Home SNGPremiumSNGPremiumBy Team StratNews - August 15, 2020FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Iraq Freezes Assets of Iran-Backed Armed Groups Including Hezbollah and Houthis Iraq freezes assets of Iran-backed groups including Hezbollah and Houthis, signalling a shift under U.S. pressure. From China to ASEAN, Drones Take Center Stage in South China Sea Experts argue that drones offer major strategic advantages: persistent presence, lower operational risk, and the ability to rapidly collect and Meta Begins Lockouts as Australia Enforces Under-16 Social Media Ban Australia enforces a social media ban for under-16s as Meta locks accounts, marking a new front in global Big Tech Macron Urges Xi to Deepen Cooperation on Geopolitics, Trade and Environment Macron calls on Xi to deepen China-France cooperation on trade, climate and Ukraine amid global tensions. China Stages Massive Naval Deployment Across East Asian Waters China deploys over 100 naval ships across East Asia in its biggest show of force amid rising Japan-Taiwan tensions. Bangladesh’s Student‑Led NCP Struggles Ahead Of February Polls Hampered by a skeletal structure, scarce funds, and a stance on key issues such as rights for women and minorities Lai Urges Xi To Fix China’s Economy, Not Pursue Expansion Lai Ching‑te: "We sincerely hope that as China faces economic pressures, President Xi Jinping will focus not on territorial expansion China Turns AI Into Global Control Machinery An Australian report warns that China is weaponising AI to deepen repression at home and extend its influence abroad. Russian Gas Powers India’s Fertiliser Push India is boosting Russian fertiliser imports through a planned urea plant and upgraded connectivity routes. India-Russia Logistics Pact Opens Door To Cooperation In The Arctic The logistics deal with Russia opens up enormous possibilities for India in the Arctic 1 2 3 … 1,667 Next »