The Daily BriefPublished on EGF: 11.10.2018 Essential ReadingAn Algerian Military Purge as a Survival Strategy — As a sputtering economy and perceptions of corruption take their toll on the public's patience, the leadership of the country's powerful security forces is undergoing a significant shake-up. Link Global: Trade Tensions Factor Into IMF's Expectation of Economic Cooling — The organization's latest World Economic Outlook update is the first since the United States and China began implementing major tariffs on one another. Link Geopolitical Calendar — Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking. Link Stratfor GraphicEgypt's recent arms purchases stem more from broader geopolitical factors than from mere military need. ForumsContribute to the conversation. Share your thoughts in our forum section to engage with our analysts, editors and fellow Stratfor Worldview subscribers. South Korean President Moon Jae In has announced that he will deliver an invitation to Pope Francis from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when he visits the Vatican on Oct. 17. The Vatican has declined to comment, but such a trip is not outside the realm of possibility for a Pope who has worked to present himself as an emissary of peace. However, doing so could spark criticism that he is lending legitimacy to a country that has repeatedly engaged in human rights abuses, including against its Christian population. News You May Have MissedFor even more news, visit Stratfor's Situation Reports page.
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