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Al-Qaeda will reignite sectarian conflict in Sri Lanka
al-Qaeda’s spread into South Asia will encourage both significant ramp-up of security and possibly further marginalization of Muslim populations, leaving an already fragile society susceptible to sectarian divide and conflict. In early
EU banking union at risk from uneven regulation
After years of painful adjustment, Western European banks now hope to enter a period of relative calm. Yet, their exposure to uneven regulation and financial instability in the Balkans and elsewhere threatens
Five types of Russian companies targeted by Western sanctions
This reference guide explains which Russian entities have been targeted by Western sanctions and analyzes the intended effects of these measures. The EU, US and a handful of other countries have imposed
Energy still contentious issue between Moscow and West
With European efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependency on Russia, the conflict over energy is likely to spread beyond Ukraine. The fragile ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine
Pacific Alliance countries primed for infrastructure investment
Latin American markets present opportunities for multinational corporations in the construction industry. The countries that are most likely to invest in infrastructure are the Pacific Alliance countries since they are
Lack of security, infrastructure threaten Colombia’s mining sector
Colombia’s mining industry must overcome significant obstacles in terms of security and infrastructure in order to tap into economic potential. On September 4, Colombian national authorities identified 307 illegal mining operations
Unrest threatens Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s financial hub
Known for its capitalistic free economy advocating no barriers to trade and a low corporate tax rate, Hong Kong as entrepôt offers vital strategic importance to Beijing’s trade with the
Scotland’s ‘no’ answers one question but raises others
Scotland voted to stay in the UK, but there is still debate over how devolution will play out. In the early hours of September 18th, many were relieved as Scotland voted to
What to expect from Jordan’s influx of Syrian refugees
In light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, hundreds of thousands of refugees have invariably effected short- and medium-term economic changes in countries like Lebanon and Jordan. What’s next