Transnational Bodies

Turkey Building up Naval Forces

September 30, 2020

In an attempt to gain territory in the mediterranean, adriatic and aegean seas, Turkey's President Erdogan is embarking on a naval build-up causing alarm in Greece and the threat of sanctions from the European Union.
Reuters: Belarus may face Sanctions from U.S., Canada and Britain

September 30, 2020

Four sources have revealed that the U.S., Britain and Canada may impose sanctions following the largely considered illegitimate elections in Belarus of President Alexander Lukashenko that have led to months of protests and more than 12,000 people arrested.
1,000 Chinese Student and Research Visas Revoked by U.S.

September 21, 2020

The United States has revoked more than 1,000 visas for Chinese nationals, suspending entry of students and researchers from China, a strategy which, according to Homeland Security Secretary Chad, focused on blocking visas for certain Chinese graduate students and researchers with ties to China’s military.
Washington Times: Chinese Progressive Association Helps Fund Black Lives Matter Initiative

September 18, 2020

Washington Times: The Black Futures Lab, a liberal initiative launched by a Black Lives Matter co-founder, lists as its financial sponsor the pro-China Chinese Progressive Association, raising questions about the extent of China’s support for the increasingly powerful protest movement.
U.S. Space Force Focuses on Cyber Defense

September 17, 2020

Since its creation in June, the U.S. Space Force's top priority has been cyber defense, which, through space missions, will include using the $6,8 billion Air Force Satellite Control Network to neutralize adversary space missions responsible for cyber attacks.
Pro-Democracy Activists Face Charges in Hong Kong for Tiananmen Square Massacre Remembrance

September 17, 2020

Two dozen pro-democracy activists face charges in Hong Kong for organizing a remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, which, under China's new national security law, punishes anything China sees as subversion, secession, terrorism or collusion with foreign forces and can lead life in prison.
WTO Steps into Trade War Between China and U.S.

September 16, 2020

A three-member World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has determined that, by implementing multi-billion dollar tariffs, the United States breached global trading rules, an action which U.S. President Donald Trump strongly criticized.
Trump Administration Facilitates Serbia-Kosovo Commitment to Economic Normalization

September 08, 2020

President Trump welcomed President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia and Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti of Kosovo to the White House where the two leaders took a step toward a long-term resolution of their historic conflict by signing a brokered commitment to achieve economic normalization between the people and governments of Serbia and Kosovo.
The Hill: Pompeo Announces New Restrictions on Chinese Diplomats in U.S.

September 07, 2020

As the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Beijing, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the movements of Chinese diplomats in the U.S. will be limited, requiring State Department approval to visit American university campuses and meet with local government officials, as well as attend cultural events for more than 50 attendees happening outside the Chinese embassy or consular posts.
Politico: Russian Aggression will not Deter German Cooperation

September 02, 2020

Angela Merkle, while speaking to the press corps, declared that she believes it is important for Germany to maintain open dialogue with Russian President Putin despite the recent poisoning of his opposition, Alexis Nalvany, who is currently in a coma at a German Hospital, citing that economic cooperation is particularly important for the two countries with the near completion of the Baltic gas pipeline, Nord Stream 2.