by The BlackSummit Team | Dec 17, 2024 | Crossroads
Middle East/North Africa Over the past month, Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) advanced rapidly from Idlib to Damascus, toppling President Bashar al-Assad and marking the end of his 13-year rule on December 8th. HTS now controls most major cities along...
by The BlackSummit Team | Dec 12, 2024 | Crossroads
North America Tensions with Canada and Mexico have escalated following Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from both countries unless they enhance border security with the US. Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,...
by The BlackSummit Team | Nov 19, 2024 | Crossroads
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics Middle East/North Africa Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant due to disagreements over the war’s management, replacing him with...
by The BlackSummit Team | Nov 12, 2024 | Crossroads
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics North America In the 2024 US elections, Donald Trump surprised many by winning swing states decisively, outperforming expectations despite polls predicting a tight race. His success was largely driven by...
by The BlackSummit Team | Oct 8, 2024 | Crossroads
Here is a summary of important events that unfolded over the last month, and which may affect economic, financial, and geopolitical issues in the months ahead. Furthermore, we share our thoughts on the market implications of the reported developments. North America...
by The BlackSummit Team | Sep 25, 2024 | Crossroads
Here is a summary of important events that unfolded over the last month, and which may affect economic, financial, and geopolitical issues in the months ahead. Furthermore, we share our thoughts on the market implications of the reported developments. North America...