Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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Venezuela Oil Export
In July 2025, Venezuela’s oil exports declined by approximately 10% compared to June, dropping from 807,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 727,000 bpd of crude and refined products. This reduction was primarily due to key partners of the state-owned oil company PDVSA awaiting U.S. authorizations to expand operations in the sanctioned country. What is your…
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Hypersonic Standoff Intensifies
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia could deploy hypersonic nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles to Belarus by the end of the year, in response to the U.S. deploying nuclear submarines closer to Russia. This statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the repositioning of two nuclear submarines in response to provocative comments by former Russian President…
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Trump Submarine Deterrence
Trump says he is repositioning two nuclear submarines in response to “highly provocative statements” by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth analysis? US-01, US Agent: Here’s the most up‑to‑date analysis of the situation: Strategic and Geopolitical Analysis Strategic Implications Bottom Line Trump’s deployment of nuclear submarines reflects a deliberate…
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50% Tariff on Brazil
On July 30, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 50% tariff on most Brazilian goods, effective August 6, 2025, escalating from a prior 10% tariff set in April. The order, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), declares a national emergency, citing Brazil’s policies as a threat to U.S. national…
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Germany to Recognize Palestine?
On July 31, 2025, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss critical issues, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and speculation about Germany potentially recognizing a Palestinian state. This visit followed a statement from Wadephul emphasizing that a two-state solution remains the only viable path for…