Previous Editions of PESTLE & MORTAR

PESTLE & MORTAR is our weekly newsletter providing insights into the Geopolitical developments that matter,

29 August 2024

Telegram CEO arrested in Paris, Russia retaliates, Canada Imposes Tariffs on EVs, and more...

22 August 2024

In this week's issue: Ukraine's Kursk Offensive, Regulatory Challenges for Tech Companies, Cyberattacks Targeting Semiconductor Companies, and more...

15 August 2024

In this week's issue: Ukraine's Kursk Offensive, UN Cybercimre Treaty, Japan's PM Resigns and more...

08 August 2024

In this week's issue: Anti-immigration protests in the UK, Protests in Bangladesh, New Hamas Leader Appointed, and more...

01 August 2024

In this week's edition: Contested Venezuela Elections, Israel Neuralizes Hamas and Hezbollah Leaders, US Military Aid for the Philippines and more...

25 July 2024

In this week's edition: Biden Withdraws From Race – What’s Next?, Microsoft Blames EU for IT Outage, China Cuts Interest Rates, and more...

18 July 2024

In this edition, Trump Chooses Vance as VP, US, Russia, and China Expanding Missile Production, Attempted Assassinations Highlight Threats to Public Figures and more...

11 July 2024

This week's edition includes: Inconclusive Elections in France, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso form Alliance of Sahel States, and Pressure on Biden to Withdraw as Presidential Candidate - read more

04 July 2024

This week's edition includes: Kenya Protesters Call for Ruto to Resign, China's New Smartphone Inspections and Espionage Law, and China and Philippines Seek De-escalation in the South China Sea - read more

27 June 2024

In this week's edition: Geopolitical Competition in Africa Heats Up, Russian Disinformation Campaign Uses Generative AI, Western Countries Move to the Right Politically, and more...

20 June 2024

In this week's edition: Terrorism is Resurging, Nuclear Weapons and NATO, Reputational Issues Persist for Bud Light, and more...

13 June 2024

In this week's edition: Right-wing Parties Win in EU Elections, EU and US Increase Tech Trade Barriers, China and Pakistan Discuss CPEC Phase II, and more...

06 June 2024

In this week's edition: Russian Disinformation Campaigns in Europe, Trump’s Convictions Could Lead to Violence, Political Violence Increases in Europe and Canada, and more...

30 May 2024

In this week's edition: Israel Strikes the Center of Rafah, Generative AI Taking Central Role in Security, Iran Closer to Having a Nuclear Weapon and more...

23 May 2024

In this week's edition: Iranian President Killed in Helicopter Crash, Political Instability in Israel over lack of post war Gaza plan, UK Claims China is Providing Lethal Aid to Russia, and more...

16 May 2024

In this week's edition: Putin Reshuffles War Cabinet, New Tariffs Imposed on China, Attempted Assassination of Slovak Prime Minister and more...

09 May 2024

In this week's edition: NATO/EU Condemn Russian Hybrid Operations, Far-Right/Right-Wing Parties Likely to Gain in EU Elections, Indian Espionage Indicates Great Power Pursuit, and more...

02 May 2024

In this week's edition: Israel Prepares for Rafah Offensive Russia Prepares for New Offensive, Students Engage in Massive Anti-Israel Protests, and more...

25 April 2024

In this week's edition: Niger-US Agree to Remove Troops, CCP Expands Espionage, Employee Activism Poses Insider Risk Threat and more...

18 April 2024

In this week's edition: Iran Attacks Israel Risking Escalating Conflict, Niger Turns Against the United States, Terrorist Threat to Major Sporting Events and more...

11 April 2024

In this week's edition: European Court Claims Climate Change Policy Violates Human Rights, Ecuador Invades Mexican Embassy to Arrest Former VP, Generative AI Used for Influence Operations and more...

04 April 2024

In this week's edition: Iran Vows Retaliation for Israeli Strike, Israel Kills Seven Aid Workers, China Criticizes US Export Rules, Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Refinery, and more...

28 March 2024

In this week's edition: Russia Blames West for ISIS-K Terrorist Attack, Russia Adds “LGBT Movement” to Terrorism List, DOD Research Shows Increase in Disinformation in Africa and more...

21 March 2024

In this week's edition: Niger Ends Military Agreement with US, EU Regulates Speech on Social Media, Russia Declares Companies Legitimate Targets and more...

14 March 2024

In this week's edition: House Passes Bill to Ban TikTok, Nigeria Faces Cost of Living Crisis, US Likely to Add More Chinese Tech Companies to Entity List and more...

07 March 2024

In this week's edition: Trump Dominates Super Tuesday, Chinese Premier Wants More Economic Growth, Philippine and Chinese Ships Clash and more...

29 February 2024

In this week's edition: Japan Subsidizes New TSMC Plant, Transnistria Seeks Possible Relationship with Russia, Sweden to Become Part of NATO, and more...

22 February 2024

In this week's edition: US Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Indonesia Passes Tech Regulations, Red Sea and Indian Ocean Insecurity, and more...

15 February 2024

In this week's edition: Trump Encourages Russia to Attack NATO, Estonian PM Put on Russia’s Wanted List, Threats of Political Violence Increase, and more...

08 February 2024

In this week's edition: Israel Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Proposal, US Senate Rejects Border Security-Foreign Aid Bill, China Adjusts Flight Paths Near Taiwan, and more...

01 February 2024

In this week's edition: China’s Evergrande Ordered to Liquidate, Iran-backed Militants Kill Three US Soldiers, Military Juntas Leave ECOWAS, and more...

25 January 2024

In this week's edition: Chinese Stocks in Decline, Microsoft Targeted by Russian Threat Actor, IRGC Targeted by US and Israel, and more...

18 January 2024

In this week's edition: Houthi Attacks Create Serious Risks for Trade, 2024 Trends in Executive Protection, Russia Reaches Agreement with Niger, and more...

11 January 2024

In this week's edition: Taiwan Election on January 13, China’s Population Declines for Second Year, China-India Compete Over Maldives, and more...

04 January 2024

In this week's edition: Killing of Hamas Leader in Lebanon Increases Conflict Risk, At Least 95 killed in Explosions at Iran memorial for Assassinated Commander, Major Shipping Issues in Suez and Panama Canals, and more...

21 December 2023

In this week's edition: EU Targets X Under DSA, Chile Rejects Proposed Constitution, NSA Publishes Cybersecurity Year in Review, and more...

14 December 2023

In this week's edition: EU Agrees on World’s First Comprehensive AI Regulations, Diego Garcia Point of Great Power Politics, Argentina’s President Implements Austerity Measures, and more...

07 December 2023

In this week's edition: Sahel's Junta Alliance, Insurers Faced Increased Political Risks, Commerce Department Seeks Power to Confront China, and more...

30 November 2023

In this week's edition: US-China Relations, AI and Security Issues, Attempted Coup in Sierra Leone, and more...

23 November 2023

In this week's edition: Argentina Elects Libertarian President, North Korea Launches Spy Satellite, Extremist Violence Motivated by Conspiracies, and more...

16 November 2023

In this week's edition: Australia to Impose Export Restrictions, NATO Cyber Response, Incidents of School Shootings Increase, and more...

09 November 2023

In this week's edition: APEC, Pandas, and Tensions with China, Gallup leaves China, Protests in Panama over Copper Mine, and more...

02 November 2023

In this week's edition: Multiple Entities Call for AI Regulations, Houthis Attack Israel in Support of Hamas, Survey Indicates Increased Support for Political Violence, and more...

26 October 2023

In this week's edition: Iranian Proxies Attack U.S. Forces, China graphite export ban, Five Eyes warns of AI-enabled attacks by China, and more...

19 October 2023

In this week's edition: Tertiary Risks from Israel-Hamas Conflict, New Demographic Data on China, India Food Prices and Export Restrictions, and more...

12 October 2023

In this week's edition: Israel Goes to War with Hamas, EU Assesses Trade Issues with China, U.S. Seeks More Restrictions on Chips more...

05 October 2023

In this week's edition: Warnings of Cyber Issues in Critical Infrastructure, Twitter Eliminates Election Integrity Team, Saudi Arabia Indicates a Possible Relationship with Israel, and more...

29 September 2023

In this week's edition: Canada-India Relations Deteriorate, China’s Real Estate Problems, Energy Price Volatility, and more...