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Russia Leverages Economic Ties to Exert Political Pressure on Ecuador

02.12.2026 Sergey Sukhankin

Executive Summary: Estonia’s seizure of a Bahamas-flagged ship suspected of links to Ecuador–Russia smuggling highlights Moscow’s continued economic engagement with Latin America, one way that...

Publication Eurasia Daily Monitor Russia

Russian Regions Starved for Money by Moscow Facing Serious Financial Problems

02.12.2026 Paul Goble

Executive Summary: Ever more Russian commentators are saying the oblasts, krais, and republics of their country are “on the brink of bankruptcy.” The federal subjects’...

Publication Eurasia Daily Monitor Russia

Defense Minister Dong Jun Leading Contender for CMC Seat

02.12.2026 Brandon Tran

Executive Summary: As Xi Jinping looks to rebuild the Central Military Commission (CMC), Defense Minister Dong Jun is a strong contender for elevation to the...

Publication China Brief Notes China

The Afghan Taliban’s ‘Digital War’ Against Pakistan

02.12.2026 Rahim Nasar

Executive Summary: On October 9, 2025, Pakistan allegedly carried out airstrikes in Kabul targeting the leadership of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it accused the Afghan...

Publication Terrorism Monitor Afghanistan