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International Sub-Saharan Africa

Why CAR must capitalize on Pope Francis’s visit

There has been a sudden silence in Bangui ahead of Pope Francis’ visit, an indication that the visit has potential to help establish national reconciliation and a lasting peace. Central

Economics South and Central Asia

Key takeaways from the 2015 APEC summit

Investing in human capital, building inclusive communities, and strengthening collaboration were at the forefront of the 2015 APEC summit in Manila.  The 2015 Economic Leaders’ Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic

International Security

Opinion: Putin’s political calculus in Syria harms Russian interests

In precluding cooperation with NATO in the pursuit of a number of narrow and limited benefits, Putin is missing the greater benefits of what Russia could achieve by working with,

Economics Latin America

Economics of peace: Colombia lacks post-conflict funding

By GRI Analysts Andrés Felipe Hernández Amín and Daniel Lemaitre.  If current trends continue, the international community will pay for only a small portion of Colombian post-conflict rebuilding, leaving the

Finance North America

Reign of the Fed threatened by politics

The FORM Act of 2015 seeks to rein in the Federal Reserve with audits, oversight, and policy rules. Whether or not it passes, American political trends are pointing to increased

Economics Latin America

Doing Business in, or with Cuba?

First, let’s get the preposition right. All commentary regarding entering the Cuban market makes reference to investing “in” Cuba. But, when used as a preposition, “in” innocently indicates inclusion within

Economics Latin America

Macri faces an uphill battle to boost Argentina’s economy

On Sunday, conservative opposition candidate Mauricio Macri won the country’s first-ever presidential runoff election after months of campaigning for reforms to boost the country’s troubled economy. Macri, the 56-year-old mayor

International Natural resources and energy

Turkey remains a strategic partner for the West

Turkey may be a better strategic partner than Russia to both the U.S. and Europe. Just as the Western Roman Empire could not survive without access to the riches of its