The Daily BriefPublished on EGF: 19.09.2017 Essential ReadingThe Amazon: Economic Gold Mine or Political Minefield? — Throughout Brazil's history, every administration has grappled with the challenge of asserting its authority over the vast rainforest and tapping into its abundant resources while still preserving its environmental integrity. China: Crackdown on Intellectual Property Violations Gives U.S. Food for Thought — As the United States continues with its investigation into Chinese violations of intellectual property rights, the country is trying to make concessions. U.S., Brazil: Dinner and a Dialogue on Trade Issues — On the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Brazilian President Michel Temer, where the two may address several outstanding trade issues between their countries, including a recent tariff quota imposed by Brazil on U.S. ethanol imports. Will the German Elections Bring Back the Old Kingmaker? — The Free Democratic Party, which had been the go-to partner in ruling coalitions for decades, is facing fierce competition as it tries to return to its seat next to the throne. On GeopoliticsWhat 'Energy Security' Looks Like in the 21st Century — As advances in renewables and technology reshape the structure of the global energy market, the way countries think about protecting their access to it will change as well.
Global PerspectivesThe Big Bout and the Evolution of Sporting Tastes — Stratfor contributor Thomas M. Hunt posits that as boxing, once king of the fighting sports, fades in popularity, mixed martial arts could be poised to deliver a knockout blow. Regional Security Implications of the GCC Crisis — DB Des Roches, from Stratfor partner The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, writes that for decades, the six states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have been among the biggest buyers of U.S. weapons. But the recent dispute between Qatar and some of its GCC neighbors has led to an informal hold on all U.S. Foreign Military Sales to the bloc that will impact each of its members in some way. New to Your MembershipThe Weekly Rundown is a new weekly newsletter that we’ve created exclusively for our Worldview members. Every Sunday morning we will publish a rundown of the world’s most pressing geopolitical events and of insight into what the coming week will bring. Sign up to get it in your email today. Stratfor GraphicNews You May Have MissedFor even more news, visit Stratfor's Situation Reports page.
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