The Daily BriefPublished on EGF: 17.08.2017 Essential ReadingMarawi City: The High-Water Mark of Southeast Asian Terrorism — The Philippine city is now the regional epicenter of the jihadist fight. And while the rise of extremist forces points to the possible threat of a permanent Islamist base in the country, forces beyond the Philippines' borders are uniting against it. U.S., Canada, Mexico: The Work Begins On Possible NAFTA Reform — The parties to the North American Free Trade Agreement have arrived at the table ready to work. Whether each country will be able to set aside differences in order to move forward on a revised agreement that addresses modern industry, environmental and labor concerns is yet to be seen. Peru: Corruption Probe May Eject Main Opposition Leader — Brazil's web of corruption may have ensnared Peru's most popular opposition leader, but Keiko Fujimori will not easily be removed. U.S. Naval Update Map: Aug. 17, 2017 — This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups. On SecurityThe Wary Eye of the FBI Watches for Homegrown Terrorism — The latest sting in Oklahoma City shows that federal investigators are on the lookout for violent domestic extremists as well as jihadists.
Global PerspectivesIndia at 70: The Absurdity of Hope — Stratfor partner Dr. Kimberley Layton, for the Australian Institute of International Affairs, writes that more than a billion people celebrate Aug. 15 as India's Independence Day, but the irrational circumstances of the subcontinent's partition continue to cast a shadow 70 years later. And many wonder if the specter of communalism will haunt the region forever. Stratfor GraphicForumsThe British government released a paper about its priorities in Brexit talks when it comes to physical border controls between Ireland and Northern Ireland. London’s proposal for the free movement of goods has two parts: 1) reach a customs agreement with Europe, and 2) use that customs agreement to keep the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland open. Irish border issues have traditionally been divisive. What do you think about this latest move? News You May Have MissedFor even more news, visit Stratfor's Situation Reports page.
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