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• Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 27 Nov 2021 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Explosions, Fire Rock Major Russian Munitions Plant RFE/RL 27 Nov 2021 -- A large munitions factory in the Russian city of Dzerzhinsk was rocked by several explosions on November 27.
• PLA naval and air forces continue alert patrols in Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 27 Nov 2021 -- The Eastern Theater Command (ETC) of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continuously sent naval and air forces to conduct combat-readiness alert patrols in the direction of the Taiwan Strait on November 26, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command, in a written statement on Monday.
• Iran delivers highest technology in military field: Commander IRNA 27 Nov 2021 -- Navy Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said on Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has the capability to offer the highest technology in the field of light and heavy classes of submarines and destroyers.
• Japan vows to acquire strike capability as pacifist charter fades Press TV 27 Nov 2021 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to bolster the country's military capabilities, saying he will consider ''all options'' to counter what he claims to be threats from China and North Korea.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with South African Foreign Minister Pandor US Dept. of State 27 Nov 2021

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• Afghanistan's Taliban Premier Gives First Speech To Nation RFE/RL Gandhara 27 Nov 2021 -- Afghanistan's Taliban prime minister delivered his first public speech since the Islamist group took power more than three months ago, saying the government wants good relations with other countries and would solve economic problems.
• Russia, China, India call for immediate foreign aid to Afghanistan Press TV 27 Nov 2021 -- The foreign ministers of Russia, China, and India have called for immediate and unhindered foreign assistance to Afghanistan, warning about the county's deteriorating humanitarian crisis.
• Russia refutes US, allies' accusation that it seeks to 'invade Ukraine' Press TV 27 Nov 2021 -- Russia has once again debunked allegations by the United States and its allies that Moscow could be preparing to invade neighboring Ukraine.
• NATO chief warns Russia of 'costs' over moves against Ukraine Press TV 27 Nov 2021 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that Russia will face "consequences" for any attempt to invade Ukraine amid escalating tensions between Moscow and its former Soviet neighbor.

News Reports

• Intervention of the Permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the OPCW H.E. Ambassador Alexander Shulgin "The Navalny Case: Setting the Record Straight" Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Nov 2021
• PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts patrol with combat readiness in Taiwan Straits as US congressional delegation visits island Global Times 27 Nov 2021 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has continued organizing naval and air forces to patrol with combat readiness in the Taiwan Straits, and such actions are necessary in response to the cross-Straits situation, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said on Friday.
• Inside China's Brash, New Approach to State Media VOA 27 Nov 2021 -- Earlier this month, China's state-run Xinhua news agency posted a glowing profile of Xi Jinping, the country's top leader, who is laying the groundwork to indefinitely extend his rule.
• Iran is serious about reaching agreement based on nation's interests: FM IRNA 27 Nov 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Friday that the Islamic Republic of Iran was serious about JCPOA-related talks and reaching an agreement based on the interests of the Iranian nation.
• Vienna talks yardstick to assess West's seriousness to revive JCPOA IRNA 27 Nov 2021 -- Monday meeting in Vienna, Austria, to resume negotiations on the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal seems to be an opportunity to assess how serious are the Western powers in returning to their commitments.
• Talks with Grossi not failed: AEOI chief ISNA 27 Nov 2021 -- The Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami stressed that recent negotiations with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi during his visit to Tehran did not fail but some issues required more time to be finalized.
• Russia slams US for threatening diplomatic escalation with Iran at IAEA next month Press TV 27 Nov 2021 -- Russia has lambasted the United States for threats to confront Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) next month unless the Islamic Republic improves what Washington calls cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.
• U.S. 'Deeply Concerned' After Iranian Crackdown On Protests Over Water Shortages RFE/RL 27 Nov 2021 -- The United States has expressed deep concern after security forces in Iran cracked down on demonstrators protesting crippling water shortages.
• Iraq Plans More Repatriation Flights As Belarus Tells Migrants They Can Go To The EU RFE/RL 27 Nov 2021 -- Iraq is sending more planes to repatriate about 800 migrants stranded on the Belarus-Poland border, adding to nearly a thousand already brought home, the Foreign Ministry said.
• France says open to autonomy for Guadeloupe after unrest Press TV 27 Nov 2021 -- France says it is willing to discuss autonomy for its Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe if it is in the interests of the people who live there following days of protests on the island.
• 'It's Getting Difficult To Survive': Uproar In Pakistan Over Soaring Inflation RFE/RL Gandhara 27 Nov 2021 -- Saeed Khan works two jobs: teaching at a private school and driving passengers on a rickshaw. Even then, the father of five is struggling to make ends meet.
• Zelenskiy Says Coup Plot Uncovered, Ukraine Ready For Any Escalation With Russia RFE/RL 27 Nov 2021 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine's intelligence service has uncovered plans to stage a coup involving people from Russia that was due to occur next week.
• China Ties Blamed for South Pacific Unrest VOA 27 Nov 2021 -- Papua New Guinea has joined Australia in sending police officers to neighboring Solomon Islands after violent disturbances this week. The unrest has threatened to topple the government of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
• 'External forces' behind Solomon Islands unrest, as PM firmly defends developing ties with China Global Times 27 Nov 2021 -- China is closely following the developments in the Solomon Islands and condemns the violence, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Friday, noting that China is confident that the Solomon Islands' government is capable of stabilizing the internal situation.
• Kyrgyzstan Holds Elections Once Again Amid Concerns Of Voter Burnout RFE/RL 27 Nov 2021 -- Voters in Kyrgyzstan return to the polling stations on November 28 for the fourth time in less than 14 months, this time to vote for a new parliament.
• North Macedonia's PM Resigns As Head Of Social Democrats RFE/RL 27 Nov 2021 -- North Macedonia's prime minister, Zoran Zaev, has stepped down as head of the Social Democratic Party (SDSM) in the wake of the party's defeat in local elections in October.
• Protests Continue In Tajikistan For Third Straight Day RFE/RL 27 Nov 2021 -- Rare protests in Tajikistan's remote Gorno-Badakhshan region continued for a third day on November 27, after one protester was killed and five members of law enforcement were injured when a crowd stormed a local government building.