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3 takeaways from Anies Baswedan’s election win in Jakarta
The key question in the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election was whether a Christian should govern a majority-Muslim electorate. What does this say about where Indonesia is headed?
Under the Radar: Failure of largest lender only beginning of Azerbaijan’s worries
The failure of IBA highlights Azerbaijan’s exposure to interconnected risk in the financial and energy sectors as finances dwindle.
Can Puerto Rico escape disaster?
Puerto Rico’s debt saga now heads to federal court, where the struggle between Puerto Rico and its creditors will be decided.
What does Turkey’s referendum result mean for the country’s future?
The narrowness of Turkey’s referendum result is arguably the worst outcome possible, denying the country the political stability many had predicted.
Future Generator: News covering Malawi to turn negative over the next month
Malawi will begin experiencing overall negative political developments and media coverage by mid-May, mainly due to drought and infringements on democracy.
Returning foreign fighters: What is the right policy response?
When foreign fighters try to return, they face either hard or soft policy measures: both can have undesired effects and potentially result in further harm.
President Macron will face an uphill start
Macron’s mandate will in part depend on the outcome of the June parliamentary elections. His liberal reforms are also likely to face a strong opposition.
The Week Ahead
Election in South Korea could alter geopolitical equations in East Asia. Libya deal appears increasingly likely. Pressure on Greece to adopt reform package.
Under the Radar: Is this the stage for Africa’s next war?
The authoritarian nature of Egypt and Sudan heightens the risk for brinkmanship and increases the possibility of a border clash over the Halayeb region.