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Economics South and Central Asia

Sri Lanka’s Tamils search for economic lifeline

As the Sri Lankan government continues to evade international investigations into war time atrocities, Sri Lanka’s Tamils have sought economic opportunities with mixed results. For Sri Lanka’s Tamils, the legacy of

Asia Pacific Politics

President-elect Jokowi lifts Indonesia’s economic outlook

Indonesia’s new President Joko Widodo brings a fresh face to a nation still finding its way as a global economic player. His commitment to subsidy reform and infrastructure investments could help

Economics Middle East/North Africa

Four factors to watch in Israel’s economy after the Gaza conflict

Israel’s tourism and retail market has taken a hit, but the overall business climate will remain strong in the wake of the clash with Hamas in Gaza. Israel, with its

Economics International

Risk literacy required at all corporate levels

The strategic process is fraught with uncertainty. Misunderstanding uncertainty and risk can undermine strategic efforts, but implementing risk literacy at all corporate levels can help mitigate the effects. Strategic management involves

Middle East/North Africa Security

Three keys to nuclear talks with Iran

The P5+1 and Iran agreed in July to a four-month extension of talks on a permanent agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.  The course of these talks over the past six

Economics International

How BRICS’ new bank will challenge the West

BRICS countries have launched the New Development Bank with the aim of boosting infrastructure investment. The new bank may not become a key lender in the world economy but could challenge

Economics Europe

European subsidy cuts deal hard blow to renewables

Europe has proudly led the global pack in renewable energy production for years. But as public and private budgets come under increased pressure, it is increasingly difficult to maintain the hefty

Economics North America

Crises around the world put a wrench in Fed plans

Investors’ flight to safety will eventually limit the Fed’s ability to normalize rates. When the US announced new sanctions on Russian officials before Wall Street opened on July 17, most

Asia Pacific Security

Will North Korea do a 4th round of nuclear tests?

Fears of a fourth round of nuclear testing and gradual increases in displays of military might by North Korea have left the Korean peninsula, and both sides’ allies, unsettled. On July 15,

Economics Europe

Four ways sanctions on Russia may be intensified

In the aftermath of the recent MH17 crash, it is all but certain that international pressure on Russia will be ramped up. Here are four ways it might happen. The