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Chinese currency management in 2017
China has exercised control over Renminbi valuation, but currency management tools are under stress. China faces challenges to its long term growth targets.
Indonesian president Jokowi: A reform-minded leader
Jokowi won the presidential election of Indonesia in 2014, making him the first president outside of the political and military elite.
Future Generator: Media in Indonesia will turn negative for the next month
News coverage of Indonesia will turn negative over the next month as domestic instability increases. Indonesia is dealing with an increase in fake news.
Under the Radar: Could food shortages topple Tanzania?
Tanzania is facing growing instability, fueled by mounting concerns over emerging food shortages. The government is sending mixed messages, blaming the opposition for the shortages.
Trump can easily undo Obama’s Arctic Drilling Bans
Obama’s “permanent” bans on offshore oil and gas drilling in Alaska are actually “indefinite” and could end as soon as January 20.
Future Generator: Media sentiment towards Spain to turn negative through January
GRI use EE’s data analytics platform to project that media sentiment towards Spain will turn negative for political and economic reasons.
Europe beware! Islamic State to switch tactics in Europe in 2017
As the Islamic State loses territory in Syria and Iraq, the radical Islamist group is likely to increase its focus on foreign operations leading to a heightened terrorist threat in Europe for 2017.
5 territorial disputes to watch out for in 2017
For several places around the world, 2017 could be a watershed year, as various territorial disputes threaten to boil over amidst a climate of global uncertainty.
How Sérgio Moro is tackling Brazil’s corruption
Moro is quickly becoming a household name in Brazil. His strong stance against corruption has led him to uncover multibillion dollar corruption schemes.