In Other News: Egypt Edging Closer to Libya Conflict, India Sending Troops to the Border & More – July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020 Egypt edged closer to entering the conflict in Libya when the Egyptian Parliament gave President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi formal authority to use military force. Al-Sisi has threatened military action against the Turkish-backed western Libyan forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA) if they continue their advance on the coastal city of […]
"Putin Cyber War Warrants Response," Jack Devine on Bloomberg Radio, July 27, 2020
Jack Devine, former chief of CIA’s worldwide operations, and founding partner and President of The Arkin Group, discussed Russia’s increased aggression and the need for a U.S. response on Bloomberg Radio with hosts Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn. Jack commented, “The aggressive behavior of Russia vis-à-vis the United States and how it uses cyber and […]
In Other News: Russia Accused of Test-Firing "Anti-Satellite Weapon," Consulate Closures in Escalating U.S.-China Tensions & More – July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020 The U.S. and UK have accused Russia of test-firing a “projectile with the characteristics of a weapon” from one of its satellites, raising concerns that the Kremlin may be positioning itself to gain leverage over other countries’ assets in space. According to a U.S. Space Command statement, evidence points to the projectile […]
In Other News: Russia Accused of Trying to Steal Vaccine Research, Brazil Claims Modest Growth & More – July 17, 2020
The UK, U.S., and Canada have accused Russia’s intelligence services of hacking into research centers to steal information on Covid-19 vaccine development efforts. The UK’s official statement on the matter links the hacks to APT29, also known as Cozy Bear, the state-backed group behind the hack of the Democratic National Committee in the lead-up to […]
In Other News: US-Mexico Bilateral Meeting, US Sanctions on Chinese Officials & More – July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020 Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador seized the moment to cozy up to the United States and President Trump in his first international trip as President. The July 8 White House meeting between Trump and AMLO, as he is popularly known in Mexico, was a celebration of the new United States Mexico […]
In Other News: Russia's Referendum, Mexican President Meeting w Trump, Hong Kong & More – July 6, 2020
July 6, 2020 A Russian referendum on a wide variety of issues, including presidential term limits, has passed in Russia, setting the stage for Vladimir Putin to stay in power through 2036. The vote had all the hallmarks of a Soviet-era election, with strong turnout and an improbable level of support – more than 75%, […]
In Other News: China's "Disease Diplomacy" in Latin America, China-India Truce, Turkey Flexing & More – June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020 China sees an opening in Latin America with “disease diplomacy.” China has taken the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to increase its presence and influence in Latin America, sending personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators to a number of countries and looking to partner with Brazil for Covid-19 vaccine trials. Even before […]
"Practical Advice for Crisis Preparedness in Latin America – COVID-19 Update," S&C Critical Insights Podcast with Jack Devine
TAG President Jack Devine and Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Sergio Galvis collaborate on another S&C Critical Insights podcast discussing crisis planning and protocols in Latin America in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jack and Sergio discuss how businesses operating in Latin America might prioritize revisions to their crisis protocols to account for pandemics and other […]
In Other News: China-India Border Clash, North Korea-South Korea Tensions & More – June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020 A border clash between Chinese and Indian soldiers this week killed at least 20 and raises the specter of escalating conflict over a long-unresolved dispute. The Actual Line of Control, established to end a 1962 border war between the two countries, has been the site of frequent small-scale brawls, but this marks […]
In Other News: Demonstrations in Europe and Around the World, Brazil's Democracy Under Threat, New Start Negotiations with Russia & More – June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020 Demonstrators have taken to the streets in Europe and around the world, inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests in the United States. Protests against the police killing of American citizen George Floyd in the United States have had global reverberations. Demonstrations have been seen in major cities of Europe, including Paris, […]
