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Belarus’ latest elections: A potential for further opening
While the election of two opposition MPs does not change Belarus’ power balance, it does show signs of a thaw towards the opposition and the EU.
The problem with helicopter money
Helicopter money requires central banks to make choices they cannot make while undermining their independence and inflation-targeting mandate.
Under the Radar: Is a land lottery the solution to China’s housing boom?
Nanjing has begun a land lottery to decide winners among competing bids from housing developers. Will this game of chance reduce or increase corruption?
Will India move to ratify the Paris Climate Agreement?
China and the US have already moved to ratify the Paris Climate Agreement, with long-term implications for global business. Will India follow suit?
China-Vietnam agreement signals regional shift in the South China Sea
Amidst China’s land reclamation and militarization in the South China Sea, the recent deal with Vietnam has far reaching implications for the region
Iraq: future irredentism or national unity?
Iraq has been experiencing violent sectarian conflict since the toppling of Saddam Hussein in 2003. The causes of these conflictual political and ideological positions in Iraqi society have roots in
Kurdistan Workers’ Party intensifies attacks in Turkey
The ongoing Kurdish separatist insurgency and the Turkish operation in Syria increase the risk of additional PKK-linked attacks throughout the country.
Manila’s “Duterte Harry”: Should investors be worried?
While investors appear confident in Rodrigo Duterte’s national project will his drug vendetta affect the Philippines’ economic prospects over the long term?
Bolivia’s new mining laws and the future of private investment
New mining laws in Bolivia may give La Paz more control over mining, but rising expenditures and low oil may force it to open up new opportunities for investors.