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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
#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