August, 2026

• 8 August

  Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa?

  

  The Spanish enclaves lie on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco. Spain’s two tiny enclaves on the north coast of Africa have long been a flashpoint in its relationship with Morocco, which the territories border. The only such European territories on African soil, they include the autonomous city enclaves …

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• 8 August

  China Tightens Hold On Latin America’s Critical Minerals Key To Defense And Tech – Analysis

  

  Key Takeaways:China has expanded its presence across Latin America’s critical minerals sector, securing mining interests in 12 countries and investing heavily in lithium, copper, and related processing and infrastructure projects.Beijing’s involvement extends beyond extraction into refining, ports, and logistics, giving it significant control over supply chains essential for batteries, semiconductors, …

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• 8 August

  Délits d’initiés et autres intrigues

  Une source proche des autorités iraniennes affirme que Téhéran a identifié un schéma de manipulation du marché pétrolier lié aux reportages d’Axios et à des initiés de l’administration Trump, notamment des preuves d’une opération de délit d’initié de 9 milliards de dollars impliquant Jared Kushner et Steve Witkoff. Voici quelques-unes …

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• 8 August

  Hezbollah Signals Openness to Dialogue With Damascus

  

  Lebanese Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said the group does not object to meeting the Syrian leadership at a time that both sides consider appropriate. Speaking during an event marking the Arbaeen commemoration for Imam Hussein in the Lebanese city of Baalbek on Tuesday, August 4, Qassem said, “A stable Syria …

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• 8 August

  Can Iraq Rein In Iran-Backed Armed Factions Before Sept. 30 Deadline? – Analysis

  

  Key Takeaways:Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has set a September 30 deadline for all armed groups to place their weapons under state authority, but recent attacks by Iran-aligned militias and a failed government raid on a Nujaba facility have exposed the limits of Baghdad’s ability to enforce the order.Jordan issued …

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• 8 August

  Turkey Submits Long-Waited PKK Disarmament Law To Parliament

  

  Key Takeaways:New framework law targets PKK disarmament: Turkey’s parliament received a comprehensive bill that provides the legal basis for the Kurdistan Workers’ Party’s dissolution, weapon surrender and related judicial procedures after four decades of conflict.Broad political support but not unanimous: The draft, backed by the ruling AKP, MHP, pro-Kurdish DEM …

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• 8 August

  Can The US And Europe Cooperate In Africa? – Analysis

  

  Key Takeaways:Africa’s demographic surge will reshape global influence: By 2050, Africa’s population is projected to reach nearly 2.8 billion (28% of the world total), driven by a youthful median age of about 25 and rapid urbanization rising to 65%, positioning the continent as a major engine of future economic growth …

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• 8 August

  Spain: Balancing Openness, Risk Management And Industrial Strategy In Dealing With China’s Technological Rise – Analysis

  

  Key Takeaways:Spain pursues selective engagement with Chinese technology: Madrid balances opportunity and risk by limiting Chinese suppliers in sensitive 5G core networks while continuing to rely on them in radio access, photovoltaics, and storage, and by attracting EV and battery investment under industrial conditions.Chinese investment is treated as a tool …

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• 7 August

  High-Level Syrian–Kurdish Summit: Strategic Implications for Economic Integration and SDF Transition

  

  Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s meeting with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), at the People’s Palace in Damascus marks a notable inflection point in Syrian–Kurdish relations and a broader recalibration of regional policy. Barzani’s first official visit to Syria since the fall of the Assad regime …

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• 7 August

  Political Calculations Drive Potential Engagement Between Syrian Leadership and Hezbollah Despite Legacy of Conflict – The Syrian Observer

  

  Analysts argue that regional pressures, escalating security concerns in southern Lebanon, and growing diplomatic isolation have pushed Hezbollah to explore new political avenues Hezbollah—designated by several governments as a violent extremist organization responsible for grave harm and human rights violations—has re-entered Syrian political discourse amid reports of possible diplomatic communication …

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