Geo-World: Conflict & Protest February 2020

The main hot spot was the coronavirus outbreak, which spread across the globe. Geopolitical developments in Syria’s Idlib province created further uncertainty. US President Trump was acquitted from all charges in the US Senate. The United Kingdom and the EU have resumed trade talks to define the post-Brexit period.

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• Key points:
• WHO raised level of alert for coronavirus to very high at a global
• Idlib related developments created uncertainty
• President Trump acquitted of all charges, ending the impeachment process
• UK–EU trade talks resume after Brexit decision

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