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Sri Lanka polls see a new dawn
Sri Lanka’s elections usher in an unexpected change in leadership, but the new government will be faced with a variety of political and economic challenges. President Mahinda Rajapakse was dislodged after a decade
Greece elections draw the Eurozone closer to political conflict
As Lithuania celebrates its entrance into the Eurozone, Greece contemplates its own exit for the second time. With the upcoming elections and the rise of the Syriza Party marking uncertainty
Can fractious Burundi be mended?
Burundi’s upcoming presidential elections set for June 2015 have been overshadowed by uncertainty and ambiguity, as current President Pierre Nkurunziza aims to stand for a controversial third term. The opposition
GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook
Sri Lanka holds early elections. Bank of England to decide on monetary policy. U.S. to release federal reserve meeting minutes and new employment data. Greek elections threaten financial markets. Deflation pressures China’s
What to expect in Latin America in 2015
In 2015, Latin America’s dominant extractive industries will have to deal with lower prices and lower international demand. But with political and economic challenges building, many governments may find themselves unable
Eurasian Economic Union jeopardised by trade war
Fears of Russia’s declining ruble led Belarus’ government to impose a 30 percent commission on the purchase of foreign currency on December 19th. It comes just weeks before both former Soviet states
10 Middle Eastern startups to watch in 2015
10 promising tech startups to watch in the coming year. In the midst of the Arab Winter, there is a remarkable story unfolding in the Middle East’s tech sector. Plagued with
Is genetic engineering a Black Swan for humanity?
Farming made civilization possible. Does crop technology spell the end of human existence? Some believe doom is a certainty. Fortunately, science is never certain and empirical evidence says no. by