The Daily BriefPublished on EGF: 14.07.2017 Essential ReadingThe Liberation of Mosul: A Visual Anthology — Stratfor has closely tracked the nine-month operation to retake Mosul. Now it is time to take stock of the impact of the fighting on the city, its inhabitants and the security forces responsible for its liberation. Tatarstan: The Last Autonomous Republic in Russia — The strategic and stable region has long maintained a striking level of independence, but rising Tatar nationalism could drive the Kremlin to tighten its grip. Israel, Palestinian Territories: The Glass May Be Half Empty When It Comes to a New Water Agreement — Israel agreed to share some of its water resources with a thirsty Palestinian population, reviving hopes of greater cooperation in the future. But progress on this one issue does not necessarily mean other issues will be resolved. France: Trump Builds Rapport With Macron in Paris — The French president hosted his U.S. counterpart in Paris to encourage bilateral cooperation. Global PerspectivesWhat Is Happening in the North East? — Stratfor partner SBM Intelligence says a struggling Boko Haram has changed its strategy, refocusing on its ability to carry out suicide bombings and quick raids on rural communities and on the city of Maiduguri.
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