July, 2026

• 24 July

  Five Takeaways From The Secret Russian-German Talks In Baku

  Nothing of tangible significance was achieved despite two years of reported talks. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev revealed during a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that former German officials held secret talks with Russian officials in Baku in mid-July without his knowledge. An investigation by German media revealed that …

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• 24 July

  A Police HQ, Wind Farms, and Natural Gas: Mapping China’s Investments in Europe

  

  Through an opaque network of shell companies in the British Virgin Islands and Luxembourg holding firms, an agency that manages China’s foreign reserves has discreetly scooped up stakes in Europe’s critical infrastructure, utilities, and real estate. From a gas company in Spain to a police headquarters in Belgium, an agency …

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• 24 July

  An Iranian Vision of the New Middle East

  

  The United States has resumed attacks on Iran. The memorandum of understanding that Tehran and Washington struck last month in Switzerland, hanging by a thread for weeks, has finally fallen apart. “I think it’s over,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 8. “I don’t want to deal with [Iran] …

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• 24 July

  Fake of Dmitry Peskov: Russia has never interfered in the internal affairs of other countries

  

  Press Secretary of Vladimir Putin Dmitry Peskov said that Russia has never interfered in the domestic policy of other countries, in particular, in the presidential elections in the United States in 2016. “Interfax” writes: “Russia has never interfered in other people’s internal affairs, and we expect that no one will …

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• 24 July

  Iran Update Special Report, July 23, 2026

  

  Key Takeaways The Houthis struck at least one Saudi vessel to enforce their naval blockade of Saudi Arabia on July 22. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed on July 23 that the Houthis attacked an unspecified Saudi-flagged tanker with an “unknown projectile.” Iran continues to support the Houthis and their …

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• 24 July

  Spotlight on Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict July 14-21, 2026

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• 24 July

  Le “cercle de feu” américain, les avertissements iraniens & l’obstruction israélienne au Liban

  

  Le Pentagone se prépare à lancer une vague de frappes aériennes à grande échelle visant à briser le blocus côtier et à ébranler la détermination de Téhéran. Contexte stratégique général. Mercredi 22 juillet 2026 Au trente-cinquième jour suivant l’effondrement du protocole d’accord et au cent quarante-quatrième jour de la guerre, …

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• 24 July

  Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 21, 2026

  

  Toplines Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed the Ukrainian Joint Forces Task Force Commander Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as his replacement late on July 21.[1] Drapatyi served as the Joint Forces Task Force commander since June 3, 2025, and was the Ukrainian …

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• 24 July

  Iran Update Special Report, July 21, 2026

  

  Key Takeaways The Houthis likely decided to impose their blockade on Saudi Arabia to advance their own interests, though Iran probably encouraged them to impose the blockade for Tehran’s own purposes. The Houthis have repeatedly warned Saudi-owned ships against transiting the Red Sea via radio on July 20 and July …

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• 24 July

  Foreign minister swerves questions about Britons fighting for Israel

  

  Hamish Falconer ran through traffic in Whitehall when asked why his government allows British citizens to fight in Gaza Foreign minister Hamish Falconer refused to answer questions on Wednesday about the UK government’s failure to stop British nationals fighting for the Israeli army in Gaza. It comes after more than …

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