USA
U.S. Naval Update Map: June 22, 2011 | STRATFOR
EUROPE
Poland: Warsaw May Join Mobile Anti-Missile Program June 24, 2011
Poland may join a mobile anti-missile program that Washington is due to withdraw from, Bloomberg reported June 24, citing Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, chairman of Finmeccanica SpA (FNC). Guarguaglini’s company is one of those involved in the system’s development. While at the Paris Air Show on June 23, he said the Italian Defense Ministry wants to save the program, adding that negotiations are under way with Poland. A Lockheed spokeswoman wrote in an e-mail that several countries are interested in the system.
ASIA
NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO REPORT
RUSSIA
NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO REPORT
IRAN
Iran: EU Sanctions IRGC Commanders Over Syria June 24, 2011
The European Union imposed sanctions on three commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on charges that they provided equipment and support to aid the Syrian regime in suppressing protests in Syria, the EU’s Official Journal reported June 24. IRGC chief Brig. Commander Mohammad Ali Jaafari, IRGC Qods unit chief Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani and IRGC deputy intelligence chief Hossein Taeb will all have their assets frozen and a travel ban imposed. Four Syrians and four businesses were also hit with the new sanctions.
IRAQ
Iraq: Sadr Supporters Ready To Attack U.S. Troops June 25, 2011
Supporters of Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr say they are ready to attack U.S. troops in Iraq, according to a statement from Sadr’s office in Najaf on June 25, AFP reported. Sadr thanked supporters in the letter. The offer comes from a group from the disbanded Mahdi Army. They say they are ready to carry out suicide attacks against foreign targets “without hitting civilians or public institutions,” according to the statement.
ISRAEL
Israel: Security Cabinet Approves Interception Of Gaza Flotilla June 27, 2011
The Israeli Security Cabinet approved the interception of the Freedom Flotilla 2 that will attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s adviser said June 27, RIA Novosti reported. The adviser said Israel will avoid contact with the ships’ passengers and make efforts to prevent violence.
Turkey: Israel Warns Journalists Against Joining Gaza Flotilla June 27, 2011
Israel on June 26 threatened to ban foreign journalists from the country for 10 years if they participate in the aid flotilla due to sail to the Gaza Strip next week, RIA Novosti reported June 27. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 27 ordered Israel’s government press office to retract its threat. Eleven ships will attempt to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, which was tightened in 2007 after Hamas took over the Palestinian territory. Oren Helman, the director of Israel’s government press office, said that participation in the flotilla is an intentional violation of Israeli law.
AFGHANISTAN
Obama's Announcement and the Future of the Afghan War | STRATFOR
MIDDLE EAST
Pakistan and the Challenges of U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan | STRATFOR
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
Mexico: Military Authorities Deploy 2,290 Soldiers To Tamaulipas State June 23, 2011
Mexican military authorities have deployed 2,290 soldiers to the 22 municipalities in Tamaulipas state to aid state security forces, Vanguardia reported June 23. Municipal mayors have established contact with military commanders and are prepared to officially introduce the soldiers to their law enforcement duties.
MISC
Intelligence Guidance: Week of June 26, 2011 | STRATFOR
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