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Poland faces isolation over Holocaust bill
Poland, along with its neighbors in Central and Eastern Europe, has recently received severe criticism from Brussels on its democratic backsliding and efforts to curb an independent judiciary, free press and other constitutional safeguards such as the rule of law.
Top 5 political risks to watch for in 2016
The year 2016 will pose a number of major risks for the international community, not only in traditional trouble spots but also in the democracies of the West and in
Weekly Risk Outlook
Netanyahu and Obama meet to defuse tensions. IEA publishes energy forecasts. EU and African leaders discuss migrant crisis. FOMC members on monetary outlook. Central Banks in Chile, Peru set rates. All this in the
Israeli-Palestinian tensions threaten regional overspill
As violence surrounding worshipping status at the Temple Mount/Noble Sanctuary grows, what are the chances of a regional conflict escalation and how can we understand the current tensions? The tragic
Netanyahu’s fragile coalition could leave the Prime Minister powerless
The Israeli Knesset, newly dominated by right wing, religious political parties, could hamper Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s progress on crucial economic and security issues. The Israeli Knesset approved Benjamin Netanyahu’s
Gaza flare up jeopardises 2012 ceasefire
The 2012 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian faction that controls the Gaza Strip, seems ready to fall apart. In retaliation for the assassination of three Islamic Jihad leaders on March
Op-Ed: Iran is driving the bus, so why is the West celebrating?
Western enthusiasm for Iran deal, sees Tehran hold the upper hand and steer discussions, calling into question the West’s celebrations over the talks. Supreme Iranian leader Khamenei spent much of