The Daily BriefPublished on EGF: 19.11.2018 Essential ReadingModi Plays the Populist Card as India's Elections Near — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the man to beat as India prepares to go to the polls. But as he invokes Hindu nationalism to shore up his base, his many opponents will look to set aside their differences to defeat him. Link Visualizing the Geopolitics of Cyberspace — This graphic explores the intersection between ideological freedom and online regulation. Link Iraq: Oil Prices Plunge as Kirkuk's Production Comes Back on Line — Increased production from Kirkuk after a deal between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government is pushing oil prices lower than some OPEC members are comfortable with. Link The Weekly Rundown: Brexit Discord, In and Out of Favor on Trump's Trade Team, and U.S. Alliances in Asia — A review of the world's most pressing geopolitical events and insight into what the coming week will bring. Link Geopolitical Calendar — Stay informed about the significant meetings and events the Stratfor team is tracking. Link Global PerspectivesWhen Israel and Hamas Stop Short of War in Gaza — Stratfor contributor Sim Tack writes that a cease-fire quickly ended this week's fighting between Palestinian militants and Israel. Similar clashes in the past prompted an Israeli ground campaign. What was different this time? Link Stratfor GraphicAccess to the internet varies around the globe. Beyond the physical infrastructure required to connect, regional access depends largely on a country's policies and values. Equally, internet freedoms typically align with a country's level of political freedom. ForumsContribute to the conversation. Share your thoughts in our forum section to engage with our analysts, editors and fellow Stratfor Worldview subscribers. As Algeria's contentious presidential elections approach in early 2019, preparations are well underway within the government. Party leadership reshuffles, changes in social policy and military purges have all taken place as the county prepares for a vote that will challenge aging President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The president will likely win if his health permits him to run, but officials behind the scenes are continuously conspiring to select his successor. News You May Have MissedFor even more news, visit Stratfor's Situation Reports page.
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