The Daily Brief

Published on EGF: 12.08.2019

Essential Reading

In Indonesia, Energy Reform Takes a Back Seat to Pragmatism — President Joko Widodo has a vision to overhaul his sprawling country's energy sector, but doing so is easier said than done. Link

The Weekly Rundown: Italy's Government Crisis, India's Gamble in Kashmir and the Aftermath of Mass Shootings — 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 Perspectives

The Real Cost of Ejecting Turkey From the F-35 Program — Stratfor contributor Sinan Ciddi writes that the loss of trust between the United States and Turkey is real and will be hard to reestablish in any substantive form in the near future. Link

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo fulfilled some aspects of his far-reaching energy reform in his first term, but he is more likely to continue watering down some of his goals in his second term.

News You May Have Missed

For even more news, visit Stratfor's Situation Reports page.

  • Pakistan, India: Islamabad Says It Will Go to the U.N. to Challenge New Delhi's Actions in Kashmir Link
  • Yemen: Separatists Seize Control of Aden, Fracturing Saudi-Led Coalition Link
  • U.S., North Korea: Trump Says Kim Wants to Meet Again When U.S.-South Korea Drills End Link
  • North Korea: Pyongyang Fires 2 Projectiles Into the Sea, South Korean Military Reports Link
  • India, Pakistan: Taliban Call on Both Countries to Exercise Restraint Link
  • Ethiopia: National Bank Grants First Financial Services License to Foreign Company Link
  • Japan: Cabinet Official Hints at Potential Naval Deployment off Yemeni Coast Link
  • Yemen: Houthis Blame Killing of High-Profile Leader on Saudi-Led Coalition Link
  • North Korea, U.S.: Trump Says He Received Letter From Kim Link
  • China: Beijing Bans Cathay Pacific Crew Members Participating in Protests From Mainland Routes Link

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