Asia and the Pacific. The conversations between the USA and the DPRK are in a standstill, and there is no sign that this situation would change in the coming months. My suggestions to break the current deadlock included in the paper are still valid.
The Middle East. The situation in Siria and Irak have been improved significantly since January and, in my opinion, DAESH is no longer a military threat to both countries. From the common military point of view, the DAESH has been defeated. However, this not means that still is a terrorist group that could make a lot of noise in the region and outside it.
Europe. The Brexit is causing substantial damage to the UK economy and political system, and to the EU as well. No side has found a magic solution to allow the UK to leave the EU with an agreement. It is expected that this situation will not change during the coming weeks and perhaps months.
America. The adoption of a new free trade agreement between the USA, Canada, and Mexico has reduced the tension between these three countries. However, the situation in the border between Mexico and the USA is still highly tense without no sign of a solution acceptable to both countries. The border wall proposed by Trump is still a controversial issue inside the USA political system. The situation in Venezuela is highly volatile, and there is no sign that this situation would change significantly during the coming weeks, despite all measures adopted by the USA and other countries to change the government in this country. The Venezuelan military forces have the key to change the situation. The confrontation between Cuba and the USA is increasing without any sign of a possible improvement in the future. The economic situation within the country is becoming more complicated than in 2018, and there is an increasing need for foreign investment in critical economic sectors.