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Moldova Narrowly Avoids Losing Presidency to Russian Trojan Horse
Executive Summary: Moldovan President Maia Sandu has won reelection in a hard-fought runoff, followed on the heels of an equally hard-fought referendum. The voting underscored chronic divisions in Moldovan society in both political and territorial... MORE
PRC Unveils New Space Plan
Executive Summary: The first national-level long-term plan for space science development from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) sets the goal of becoming a global leader by 2050, by which point it aims to lead... MORE
Georgian Officials Reflect on Implications of Parliamentary Elections
Executive Summary: The October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia are highly contested, with the ruling Georgian Dream party facing allegations of vote rigging. The party denies these claims, asserting the elections’ accountability, transparency, and legitimacy.... MORE
Moscow Likely to Trigger Outrage If It Forces Protesters to Fight in Ukraine
Executive Summary: Moscow has used various measures short of a new mobilization to fill the ranks of its dwindling army in Ukraine and appears ready to force protesters into the army and send them to... MORE
Iran and Russia Seek to Reshape Global Hegemony with New Bilateral Agreement
Executive Summary: Cooperation between Iran and Russia has improved incrementally since 2022, especially in the military sphere. The two countries are expected to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement toward the end of this year. Moscow... MORE
Arms Manufacturing in Russia in January–September 2024 Demonstrates No Growth
Executive Summary: The Russian industrial output index comparing January–September 2024 to January–September 2023 is 104.4 percent, demonstrating economic growth when considering the data in rubles. The inflation of the ruble makes it seem as if... MORE
Putin and Kim Look for Opportunities Amid US Elections Turmoil
Executive Summary: Russia is leveraging the United States’ preoccupation with its presidential election to advance its strategic interests, bringing in additional military support from North Korea with the arrival of North Korean troops and supplies.... MORE
PRC-Manufactured Weapons Abound Among African Militant Groups
Executive Summary: Weapons manufactured in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are increasingly falling into the hands of militant groups across Africa, with key contributors being state-owned defense contractors like Norinco. However, it is unclear... MORE
The PRC’s Overcapacity Problem Depends on Who You Ask
Executive Summary: Senior Party and government officials have identified overcapacity as a major economic challenge, but state media have instead downplayed or denied its existence, framing concerns from the West as politically motivated. Regional governments... MORE