DAILY GEOPOLITICAL INSIGHTS: The Geopolitical News Roundup & Analysis for Monday 7th August 2023

GEOPOLITICAL INSIGHTS: The Geopolitical News Roundup & Analysis for Monday 7th August 2023
Geopolitical Insights By: Iain Fraser – Associate Publisher GEÓ
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7th August 2023

GEOPOLITICAL INSIGHTS: Good Morning from the GEÓ Newsroom in Gibraltar. Geopolitical Insights for Monday 7th August 2023 including Niger junta defiant, Rocky Ruble set for nose-dive and What next for former Pakistan PM? Read Full Analysis of Todays News Coverage /…

NIGER COUP: JUNTA CLOSES AIRSPACE …
The military Junta that overturned the lawful government of President Mohamed Bazoum remain defiant in the face of the mounting prospect of intervention from near neighbours. The military takeover has rightly been condemned internationally after Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani, commander of the presidential guard detained President Bazoum and proclaimed himself the new leader. In response to Niger´s closing its airspace as it fears the imminent intervention of ECOWAS (The Economic Community of West African States) forces after a deadline ultimatum has since passed … Read Full Story & Analysis | This is a fluid news story – follow updates via @GEO_IntelDesk on Twitter using Hashtag #NigerCoup

RUSSIA ECONOMY BRACED FOR NOSEDIVE …
According to the Kyiv Post the Russian Ruble (RUB) is “jittery” and has the potential to enter imminent freefall leaving Economists and Analysts concerned. The Ruble (RUB) has continued to slide trading at a 17-month record low of 94.42 against the US Dollar on Wednesday. From its last high the Ruble has lost 64% in value … Read Full Story & Analysis | This is a fluid news story – follow updates via @GEO_IntelDesk on Twitter using Hashtag #Ruble

WHAT NEXT FOR IMRAN KHAN …
The future par-se; let alone Politically, for beleaguered former Pakistan Prime Minister and former world class cricketer Imran Khan looks bleak to say the least after a local court handed him a three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations. The conviction is being seen as political as its banks Khan from public office for five years … Read Full Story & Analysis | This is a fluid news story – follow updates via @GEO_IntelDesk on Twitter using Hashtag #KhanPrison