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The Netherlands offers political lessons for US

Political polarization seems engrained in American public affairs. Yet a model that has been working for much of the last three decades in the Netherlands can be seen as a

Economics The Week Ahead

GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook

Greece proposes reform measures to Eurozone finance ministers. Presidents Obama and Tusk meet to speak on state of transatlantic diplomatic ties. Perth hosts iron and steel talks as commodities slide.

Finance Sub-Saharan Africa

South Africa’s finance minister balances fiscal prudence with growth prospects

A look at how South African Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene managed to keep his promise of fiscal prudence, while at the same time preventing austerity from affecting growth prospects.   

Asia Pacific Politics

China’s anti-corruption campaign means business

What should businesses expect as China’s anti-corruption campaign continues? Businesses with investments or trade interests in China are understandably alarmed by the scope of the expanding anti-corruption campaign. If they themselves have

Europe Security

Lithuania reintroduces compulsory military service

The president of Lithuania, Dalia Grybauskaitė, announced on February 24th that the country plans to reinstate military conscription due to the current geopolitical situation. Although the president did not say

Asia Pacific Economics Middle East/North Africa

China forced to rethink role in Middle East

In recent years, China’s presence in the Middle East has taken on greater significance through deepening economic ties. China is now the second largest trading partner with Arab nations, jumping to

Economics Middle East/North Africa

Hope ahead for Baghdad’s future

From the 1950s to the 1970s, Baghdad was on the path towards modernization and prosperity. The decades of conflict that followed left the once vibrant city in stagnation. However, things

Europe Natural resources and energy

New EU Energy Union aimed at breaking dependence on Russia

The recently announced Energy Union proposal is largely aimed at reducing the EU’s dependence on Russian gas. However, the proposed measures are unlikely to bring about the desired results. On

Asia Pacific Politics

#coinforAbbott: Why Indonesians are Collecting Pocket Change for Australia’s Prime Minister

Australia incited the ire of the Indonesian people this week after Prime Minister Tony Abbott referenced Australia’s aid for the 2004 tsunami, in an attempt to influence Jakarta’s decision to