Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: China set to fill vacuum left by French carmakers exiting Iran

[logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Monday, August 6 | Daily Briefing [By: Mohsen Shariatinia on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018]( Iran 1 [China set to fill vacuum left by French carmakers exiting Iran]( The exit of French automakers from Iran is leaving a vacuum that appears set to be filled by Chinese auto manufacturers. Iraq 2 [Iraq's Basra plans dam on vital river]( After angry demonstrations against the government in Basra about the lack of potable water, the southern Iraqi province is preparing to tackle the problem by building a dam on the Shatt al-Arab River. Russia / Mideast 3 [Idlib takes center stage at Sochi Syria talks]( The latest round of Syria talks between Russia, Iran and Turkey held in Russia's Sochi discussed important issues, but deadlocks remain. Israel 4 [Gaza cannot wait for a miracle]( The crisis in Gaza leaves no time to dream of grandiose solutions, such as an artificial island or desalination plants, and only immediately allowing thousands of Gazans to work in Israel can alleviate the pressure. Palestine 5 [Demands rise for Arab Knesset members to resign in wake of Nationality Law]( The Israeli Knesset may be witnessing the highest number of resignations since its creation in light of laws discriminating against Israel’s Arab population, the latest being the Jewish nation-state law. Iraq 6 [Will Riyadh-Tehran rivalry kill Iraqi Kurdistan's investment drive?]( A visit to Erbil by a Saudi trade delegation in late July has the potential to bear fruit in advancing economic cooperation and investment in the region, helping ease its current financial crisis, but the Saudis' move has raised eyebrows in Tehran. Turkey 7 [Following deals with Russia, Turkey now expands military cooperation with China]( Both China and Turkey are determined to develop their cooperation in the defense and security sectors. Israel 8 [How Trump's strong support for Israel harms pro-settler party]( The settler-friendly US administration is stealing away the agenda of the Israeli national-religious party and depriving it of an important enemy. Egypt 9 [Egyptian forum dreams up ways to attract expat money]( A recent forum for Egyptian expatriates produced various ideas on how to get emigrants to invest in their home country. Palestine 10 [Will canceled camps mean a deadly summer for Gaza's children?]( As the Great Return March enters its 18th week, the killing of Majdi al-Satari, 12, by an Israeli sniper at the Gaza-Israel border highlights the lack of summer camps this year to keep children busy elsewhere. Washington 11 [US reimposes sanctions as Iran deal crumbles]( With the Donald Trump administration set to reimpose Iran sanctions after exiting the nuclear deal, it’s looking less and less likely the rest of the world can salvage the accord. Egypt 12 [Can songs help to halt female genital mutilation, early marriage in Egypt?]( In a new project, the UNFPA in Egypt is using popular singers and youth bands to create awareness of gender inequality and family planning. Palestine 13 [Palestinian girls nurture 'Flower' magazine behind bars]( Two years ago, a small group of teenage Palestinian girls created a secret magazine inside their Israeli prison. Now, they hope to revive it. STAY CONNECTED [fb_icon_footer]( [twitter_icon_footer]( [instagram_icon_footer]( [rss_icon_footer]( CONTACT US [Support & Contact]( [Advertise](mailto:advertise@al-monitor.com) NEWSLETTERS [Subscribe]( TERMS OF USE [Visitor Agreement]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2018 Al-Monitor. All Rights Reserved. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may [unsubscribe or manage your preferences]( at any time. Al-Monitor · 1850 K St NW · Suite 1225 · Washington, DC 20006 · USA