CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 58
Global Situation Report ANALYSIS
Each issue our global geopolitical partner, Stratfor, provides an indepth analysis of global incidents via in-house experts, cutting edge technology and through a comprehensive globally sourced network. Here is your summary from the last 30 days.
China: EU, U.S. Politicians Coordinate Call for Beijing Olympics Diplomatic Boycott Jun 7, 2021 A group of politicians in 11 North American and European countries issued a coordinated call June 7 for their governments to stage a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Why It Matters: The prominence of the Beijing Winter Olympics will raise the profile of Chinese human rights issues in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong as activists push for Western countries and companies to take action to tarnish Beijing's efforts to present a positive global image at the upcoming games. China may respond to any high-profile statements or boycotts by leaders or corporations with the retaliatory measures it has deployed in the past Belarus: EU Formally Adopts Ban on Belarus Airlines Jun 4, 2021 Belarus carriers will officially be banned from flying over EU territory or landing at EU airports beginning at midnight on June 5 amid calls from the country’s exiled opposition leader for more Western sanctions.
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