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2017 Geopolitical Forecast: Former Soviet Union

Russia will increasingly dominate the geopolitical scene of the Former Soviet Union in 2017.

Friday, January 6

Turkey’s PM visits Iraq to smooth over tense ties and China’s corruption watchdog reviews President Xi’s anti-graft campaign.

Anti-Modi protests in India

On Thursday, India’s opposition National Congress Party (NCP) will hold protests against PM Narendra Modi,…

US Senate committee on cyber threats

The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing into cyber threats to the United…

Turkish MPs debate presidential reforms

Turkey’s parliament will continue to debate constitutional changes proposed by the ruling Justice and Development…

Thursday, January 5

Turkey’s parliament debates constitutional reform, US Senate Committee holds hearing on cyber threats and Indians protest demonetisation.

2017 Geopolitical Forecast: Middle East and North Africa

Sectarian conflict and regional rivalries will continue to plague the region in 2017.

Kenya debates electoral laws

Kenya’s opposition coalition, CORD, has cancelled mass demonstrations planned for Jan. 4. Protestors opposed changes…

Algeria hosts Libyan peace talks

On Wednesday, Algeria plans to host talks between rival Libyan parties in the hopes of…

Romania gets a new government

Romania’s parliament will hold a confidence vote on incoming Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu’s new government…