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Latin America Politics

Cuba: Will Political Change follow Economic Liberalisation?

In response to crippling economic stagnation, Cuba has passed regulations which hint at a turn towards a more market-driven economy. However, political control over key sectors including education and the media still lies heavily with the state. The most striking policy, which allows thousands of professions to run outside the remit of the state, will change the character of business within Cuba and may lead to increased innovation and interaction with international markets. Could Cuba’s economic liberalisation lead to further political freedoms?

Economics Latin America

Rumours of reform: the likelihood and consequences of currency reform in Cuba

Indications have been growing that the Cuban government intends to move forward with sweeping reforms to the country’s currency and exchange rate systems. These reforms will certainly involve the unification of the country’s current dual currency system. Nevertheless, such a change is easier said than done and will almost certainly be painful in the short term.

Asia Pacific Power Brokers

Aung San Suu Kyi poised to implement difficult reforms

Aung San Suu Kyi will need to implement difficult reforms in order to fully bring Myanmar into the globalized economy.

Asia Pacific Politics

Australia’s election sparks political and economic uncertainty

With an increasingly possible hostile Senate and party infighting, many are wondering whether this government will be able to create the stability the Australian economy needs.

Economics Latin America

Will Kuczynski unlock Peru’s economic potential?

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski must pass ambitious reforms to unlock the Peru’s economic potential.

Latin America Politics

Inflation puts Macri’s economic reforms at risk

Macri is making big strides in reforming the economy and is met with relatively little political resistance, but daunting challenges remain.

Latin America Natural resources and energy

Crisis in Venezuela – A lesson from Saudi Arabia

Venezuela is hit by a nationwide energy crisis brought on by severe drought, hurting a weak economy that is already suffering from the drop in oil prices.

South and Central Asia

Modi’s economic reforms fail to address structural issues

In this debate series, GRI asked whether Narendra Modi and his policies can fix India’s economy. Devesh Rasgotra presents why Modi’s efforts are likely to fail to address fundamental problems, given

South and Central Asia

Modi’s gradual economic reform strategy will pay off

In this debate series, GRI asked whether Narendra Modi’s policies can fix India’s economy. Robert Shines presents the case for why Modi’s efforts are likely to succeed, as they leverage India’s