Tag "Sanctions"
Interview with Dr. Joshua Landis: The Syrian regime in 2017
Global Risk Insights spoke with Dr. Joshua Landis on what is ahead for Syria’s government in 2017 after the fall of Aleppo.
Are we seeing the end of anti-Russian sanctions?
Upcoming EU elections promise to see greater prominence of pro-Russian candidates, undermining Europe’s efforts to renew is Russian sanctions in 2017.
2017 will see more EU division over Russia sanctions
Russia’s counter-sanctions are hurting various European economies while major investment projects in Russia are being blocked by EU sanctions. This situation has led to enhanced tensions within the EU, thus increasing the risk of disunity regarding its policy towards Moscow.
Kabila’s le Glissement: Potential scenarios of the DRC’s political transition
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has never experienced a peaceful transition of power and is now, as anticipated, in the midst of another political crisis. Joseph Kabila, the
3 reasons why an OPEC production cap is still unlikely
Despite a recent announcement that OPEC will meet in September, a number of factors mean that any deal to cap production is still extremely unlikely.
Poland will be the EU’s next battleground
Recent signals from Poland, one of the success stories of EU membership, hint that a new battle may be brewing on the EU’s eastern front.
Weekly Risk Outlook
Syrian Support Group meets. Argentina reenters bond markets. Russia-Iran trade deals loom. Global metals conferences on the horizon. G7 convenes in Japan.
Three ways to do business with Iran
Iran has re-entered the global market and investors are lining up. See who is leading the pack, and who is lagging behind.
Japan needs its own agenda to better trade ties with Russia
Recently, Sergey Lavrov visited Japan to discuss bilateral cooperation. The visit’s real aim was to stress the value to Russia of a more independent Japan.
Panama Papers: In the Middle East, Mossack Fonseca’s business is lethal
The recent Panama Papers leaks are not just revelations of corruption. The names listed are implicated in mass murder, militant activities, and facilitating conflict in the Middle East. The Panama
