The entire region is bracing itself for what Iran will do in response to the deadly strike that took out their men. There are several possible Iranian answers to Solemani’s assassination, including not to do anything for the time being to maintain some level of plausible deniability for anything they want to do in the future. Iranians will respond on their own timetable. They are big fans of being patient. The country could do a lot of damage. Here are some potential targets for retaliation by Iran:

Source: The Spectator

1. Brexit – or at least a ‘beta version’ of it – will happen

.Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Author: Selman Özdan

Bullshit and lies can undermine the art of diplomacy, putting in peril the relationships between states and the role of diplomats in honestly and frankly conveying information to their governments.

1. Alliances

Tasks:

The potential business impact from government and regulatory intervention is significant. Depending on the industry, it can account for between 30-50 percent of a company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization).

Author: Selman Özdan 

On January 1st 2020, Croatia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU for the first time. For six months Croatia will be the main driving force for the tasks on the agenda of the Union.

Croatia prepared its six-month presidency program based on four priorities under the motto "Strong Europe in a World of Challenges", taking into consideration the Council's EU Strategic Agenda for 2019-2024 and the programme of the new European Commission.

Author: Moshe Kantor is president of the European Jewish Congress and the World Holocaust Forum Foundation