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Special Report: Grasberg mine talks signal Indonesia’s strengthening resolve
Despite issues concerning the Indonesian government’s divestment plans for Papua’s Grasberg mine, there are growing signs that Indonesia will get its way.
The Week Ahead: 22-28 October
Saudi 2.0. Revolution in Ukraine? Attacks in Afghanistan. Instability in the DRC and Togo. All in The Week Ahead.
Trump’s new Afghanistan strategy faces first test
With recent bloody attacks showing the Taliban seemingly stronger than ever in Afghanistan, will Trump succeed where Obama failed?
Is Duterte backpedaling on the drug war?
Recent polls suggest President Duterte’s bloody drug war may have lost popularity with the Filipino people, suggesting its end may be in sight.
Trump isn’t the only factor that could derail NAFTA
Late-2018 presidential elections in Mexico and congressional elections in the United States could jeopardize the future of NAFTA.
Russia’s growing influence in Venezuela is part of a wider strategy
Russia’s investments in Venezuela show that the Kremlin stands ready to make strategic gains from America’s growing insularity.
Trump’s attack on nuclear deal is bad news for Iran – and for America
Trump’s comments about the Iran nuclear deal will have implications for the agreement, for US diplomacy and for the business climate.
Modi’s consolidation of power comes with opportunities for reform
Since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014 the BJP has rapidly consolidated power, giving him the ability to enact substantial reforms.
ASEAN’s anti-terror coordination problem
On September 19 and 20, the ten ASEAN member countries gathered for two Ministerial Meetings to further define and strengthen the bloc’s position on counter-terrorism.
Economic impact should not deter US gun control efforts
With the US firearms industry estimated to be worth $50 billion and growing, what would be the economic impact of proposed gun control measures?
