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On July 9th, gunmen killed two police officers before being shot to death themselves outside the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, in what was the first attack on a diplomatic mission since 2003. Turkish officials immediately described the attack as terrorist in nature; upon further investigation, it has become more apparent that the group perpetrating the attack had connections to Al-Qaida. This report provides an examination of the attack and the potential connections to international terror. ...moreWhile being routed from its stronghold in Iraq, Al-Qaida appears to be redirecting material, manpower, and other capabilities from the U.S-occupied area to a new front – the Levant. This report explores mounting evidence that Al-Qaida may be laying the groundwork for a future Levantine campaign. ...moreOn August 10th, Bolivians will vote in a landmark recall referendum to test the mandates of President Evo Morales, Vice-President Alvaro Garcia, and eight of the country's nine governors. In a growing division between social classes and ethnic groups, escalating civil unrest, violence, and even isolated acts of terrorism have threatened the country's stability during the polarizing presidency of Evo Morales. As the vote nears, violent civil unrest is expected to increase and polarization between groups will likely deepen. ...moreRussian authorities in Moscow refused to renew work visas for several executives of the Russian-British oil venture company TNK-BP in July 2008, prompting fears that a potential takeover was in the works. State-owned enterprises have historically been favored over foreign investors by the Kremlin, and this report seeks to highlight the risks faced by foreign companies operating in Russia. ...moreThe threat of militant attack has long been apparent in Nigeria, where militants have caused the country to lose a minimum of 500,000 barrels per day (bpd), costing some $US22 billion in oil revenues since 2006, due to attacks on oil facilities. However, the threat is increasing in a number of other African countries, as militants in resource-rich Chad, Niger, Mali, Sudan, and the Maghreb continue to threaten increased attacks on foreign installations and personnel. ...more
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