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Under the Radar: Security in the Sulu Sea is set to improve
The region of the Sulu Sea, just last year branded the ‘New Somalia’, is benefiting from a new trilateral security initiative.
What Xi’s report to the 19th Party Congress tells us about a more assertive China
The 19th Party Congress offers valuable insight into the foundation, new direction, and priorities of Chinese policy for the next five years.
Can Trump reverse Thailand’s drift towards China?
By emphasizing “America First,” Trump has been able to reengage Thai military leaders. But will this be enough to turn back Thailand’s closeness to China?
The Week Ahead: 29 October – 4 November
Australian Government thrown into confusion. Iran privatizes gas stations. Kenya awaits election results. All in The Week Ahead.
Kyrgyz elections stoke regional tensions
The Kyrgyz presidential elections are a positive sign for democracy, but a recent quarrel between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan threatens integration efforts.
Saudi Arabia’s new economy: Projecting power in an unstable region
Part 3 of our special series on Saudi 2.0 assesses the outlook for economic reforms, and whether regional conflicts will put everything at risk.
What the terrorist attack in Mogadishu tells us about the resurgence of Al-Shabaab
The latest Al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu was among the deadliest the group conducted in the country and it signalled the weakness of the Somali government.
The origins of the Catalonia crisis
Spain is on the verge of imposing direct rule over Catalonia, with potentially explosive consequences. How did we get here?
Saudi Arabia’s new economy: Too much, too fast?
The risks of Saudi Economy 2.0: challenges of fiscal reform, stewardship of the energy sector, and maintaining a careful social balance.
Saudi Arabia’s new economy: Insider’s view
GRI presents a 3-part series on risks and opportunities in the Kingdom. Our first post examines the the top sectors ripe for investment.
