July 2020

The World in July 20-26

Shutting down consulates The United States ordered China to shut down its consulate in Houston, citing issues of intelectual property theft. This development heightens the downward trend in relations between both powers, which in the…


The World in 13-19 of July 2020

Clashes in the Caucasus Renewed tensions in the Caucasus region led to clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, resulting in 20 deaths. The clashes took place around 300 km north of the contested region of Nargono-Karabakh,…



The World in July 6-12 2020

Tensions between China and Australia resurface The bilateral relations between these two countries have increasingly deteriorated this year, following an Australian request for a global investigation on the origin of Covid-19. This statement was seen…


The World in June 29-5 2020

The new Chinese national security and its impacts in Hong Kong This week Hong Kong has entered a new phase in its political life: the new national security law came into force. This law will…