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Guatemala faces political uncertainty amid corruption scandal
Guatemala’s political stability has suffered once again, due to a significant corruption scandal involving President Jimmy Morales, who attempted to expel the chief of a UN-backed anti-corruption panel from the country.
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Theresa May to deliver Brexit speech in Italy as talks with EU stumble. UN General Assembly meets. German elections likely to keep Merkel in power. Saudi Arabia embraces tech reform. All in The
Space launch vehicles and rockets, sanctions and agreements: The issue of compliance
The relationship between Iran and the US appears to be evolving within a framework of political posturing and an international governance system.
A big financial mistake: The economic implications of repealing DACA
President Donald Trump has moved toward repealing the DACA law in order to fulfill a promise to the base that elected him in 2016.
Kaladan woes reflect frustrated Indian vision for Myanmar and Southeast Asia
India’s ambitions to establish a foothold in Myanmar and strengthen ties with Southeast Asia risk being jeopardised by the ongoing Kaladan project.
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Venezuela shifts exchange rate. Norway votes. Canada hosts climate summit. Juncker gives State of the European Union speech. All in The Week Ahead.
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China hosts BRICS. South Africa considers early election. Kenya markets react to nullified election. Baltic PMs meet in Poland. All in The Week Ahead.
Are the “Asian Tigers” hamstrung by hidden flaws?
Despite years of high economic growth, Asia faces serious challenges, which will push many key Asian nations towards instability.
Automation will make countries with a youth bulge more volatile
Automation is on track to disrupt the status quo everywhere, but nations with a youth bulge will be more affected than others.
Labor shortage in the United States becoming an increasingly dire issue
Currently, the United States is facing a severe skilled and unskilled worker shortage that has long and short-term economic implications.
