US to stop Palestinians attending UN meeting in New York https://t.co/sy5pMaZ8EZ ...

European Union leaders will be watching at a distance when Eurasian heads of state gather this weekend for the annual meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Here's your Evening Briefing https://t.co/qyHZNcZjVf ...

US-India Relations & Tariffs - The US imposed a 50% tariff on a US ally (India) for purchasing Russian oil [1] - India faces a 25% tariff on all its goods, plus an additional 25% for trading oil with Russia [3] - The Indian leadership signals a search for alternatives due to perceived unreliability of the US [4] - A short-term deal with India would signal India as a possible "China plus one" destination [15] - A quick deal with India, removing the 25% tariff, would greatly benefit the India-US relationship [16] India's Stance & Alternatives - India is perceived as confused regarding its relationship with the US [3] - India is signaling it may seek closer ties with countries the US considers adversaries [4] - India doesn't gain much from buying Russian oil; before the war, it accounted for about 2% of Indian purchases [7] - India has largely adhered to the $60 per barrel price cap on Russian oil [8] Diplomacy & Potential Resolutions - Diplomacy, rather than direct tariffs, would have been a more effective approach [10] - Back channel discussions are hoped to be underway to reverse the 50% tariffs [11] - If the US requests India to stop buying Russian oil through back channels, India would likely comply [9] - A potential deal with India could involve India slowing down or terminating purchases of Russian oil [16]

The US declined for the first time to send any uniformed military or government personnel to speak at a key security conference organized by the UK and held in Japan this year, even as regional allies seek to strengthen coordination https://t.co/bmfK276j8V ...

Geopolitical Impact - UK blocks Israeli government delegation from arms trade fair [1]

India and Canada name top diplomats after 10 months to mend ties https://t.co/FW6cZHRvDV ...

In an ideal world, the US would back Ukraine all the way. In this world, it could try to protect Ukraine as it has for decades helped Taiwan, says @andreaskluth (via @opinion) https://t.co/xP3POrIggA ...

Canada appointed a new ambassador to India, a major step in the easing of tensions that erupted after officials accused the Indian government of involvement in murders and extortions on Canadian soil https://t.co/ugi2N2Ghu0 ...

Geopolitical Landscape - US interest in Greenland sparks international tension with Denmark due to alleged covert influence campaign [1][2] - Danish foreign ministry summons top US diplomat for talks following allegations of US intelligence gathering in Greenland [3] - Greenland's strategic location in the Arctic is crucial for international world security [4] Strategic Importance of Greenland - Greenland holds an extremely important strategic location in the Arctic [4] - The island is home to the northernmost US military installation, Pituic Space Base [4] - The Arctic is increasingly seen as a potential conflict node between the West and Russia or China [5] Resource Potential - Greenland is rich in mineral resources [4] US Objectives - US seeks to sew divisions between Denmark and Greenland and recruit members to a separatist movement [2] - US aims to collect information in Greenland, particularly about people supportive of the president's objectives [3]

“The bromance is dead. The question is when did it die?” @KiraHuju tells “The Intelligence” what the souring of the Trump-Modi relationship means for India. Listen now https://t.co/jn9EMq6AVh ...