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As spending slows in Indonesia, president weighs cabinet reshuffle
Indonesia is predicted to grow at a much lower rate due to slow government spending. While expectations of a new cabinet has been widely anticipated in recent weeks, President Jokowi
TPP Series: A Free Trade Agreement fraught with complexity
With many big questions and trade disputes left to be resolved, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is expected to be unusually complex, perhaps at an unprecedented level. The TPP is sufficiently complex
Despite sanctions, Russia remains global energy player
Sanctions may have damaged the Russian energy sector, but Russian energy diplomacy is still scoring goals and helping Russia to retain its global power status. By seeking out alternative markets
Bailout backlash: Grexit still not off the table
As the Greek parliament votes to pass its latest bailout deal, does it risk further political backlash from the public, keeping a Grexit on the table? On July 13th, after
TPP Series: How will TPP impact global investment rules?
Lost in the discussion about the Trans-Pacific Partnership is its likely impact on the already-complex “rules of the game” governing global investment. The outcome will have a considerable effect on
Can the Malaysian PM survive the 1MDB Scandal?
An anti-corruption probe has uncovered documents that appear to link Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds. The allegations have helped push the Malaysian ringgit to
Moldova: The other European country going bankrupt
Moldova, a country of 3.5 million on the brink of bankruptcy, risks becoming a failed state. This would increase instability on the EU’s eastern borders by handing Russia another opportunity
Ukraine edges closer to deal with creditors
As Ukrainian negotiators and private bondholders continue talks, both sides have a growing incentive to reach a compromise. Ukraine’s economy, which has continued to suffer in wake of negotiations, hinges on
TPP Series: Obama wins trade battle, but the war is not over
After six months of political teeth pulling, President Obama has finally received Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) – commonly referred to as “fast track.” But despite this major victory in the battle for
A Franc Discussion: Switzerland’s currency troubles
The Swiss National Bank is faced with an overheating currency and slumping economy following the decision to abandon the currency exchange rate cap on the Euro. Uncertainty in the EU
