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Jordan-Israel energy deal faces public opposition
With increased conflict in Iraq and Syria and diplomatic disagreements with Israel, the Jordanian public’s dissatisfaction with King Abdullah is growing. With a struggling economy, Jordan must strike a careful
What’s in store for post-Kirchner Argentina?
After a final term of the Peronist populism of president Kirchner, Argentina’s presidential elections in October 2015 may yield a real change of direction. The clock is ticking. The hold
Latin America’s oil winners and losers
The recent fall in international oil prices will provide oil-importing countries in Latin America with an economic bonus, while oil exporters will suffer, both economically and politically. The chances of
Tibet’s Prime Minister cautiously welcomes investment
During a visit to Canada last week, Lobsang Sangay, the Tibetan Prime Minister in exile, encouraged foreign investments and tourism in Tibet. His government has officially given up the fight
GRI Weekly Risk Outlook
Putin visits India to reach out on energy, defense. Crude oil reaches new lows as economies thrive on cheap energy. US likely to avoid a repeat of 2013 shutdown. Eurozone ministers
Bank of Indonesia prepares for future market volatility
Following a decision by the Indonesian government to raise fuel prices, the Bank of Indonesia raised its benchmark rate to help stem inflation. In mid-November, the Bank of Indonesia decided
Investment growing in high-risk litigation lawsuits
Investing in lawsuits is relatively new and inherently risky. But that has not stopped a number of firms from taking up the challenge. In doing so, they are finding a
6 reasons 2015 will be defined by market volatility
Markets spent most of 2014 calmly moving up, but 2015 may be a different story. Outside of a brief surge in volatility in October, markets were complacent throughout 2014. Even
Nigeria pushes ahead with Chinese railway
Nigeria pushes full steam ahead with railway modernization, despite stalled legislation. With the recent $12 billion dollar agreement signed between the Nigerian government and the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC),
Mediterranean energy alliances isolate Turkey
The discovery of hydrocarbons has altered the geopolitical situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, leading to the formation of new alliances that leave Turkey out of the game. With regional crises
