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The Cost of Terror in Brussels
Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, is experiencing some immediate economic effects resulting from recent terror threats in 2015. This city’s experience may prove to be a
Can Ramadi be rebuilt?
The success of the elite Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service in driving ISIS out of Ramadi offers a lesson for success to those who want to rebuild this demolished city. Iraq
Book review: The China challenge: Shaping the Choices of a Rising Power
GRI’s Robert Shines reviews Thomas J. Christensen’s lastest book, “The China Challenge”. Shines argues that holes exist in the author’s main thesis. In “The China Challenge: Shaping The Choices of
Is Alibaba buying influence with South China Morning Post purchase?
GRI looks at Alibaba’s move to buy the 112-year old Hong Kong English-language daily, and what it means for Hong Kong’s media and Alibaba’s future. Christmas came early for China’s
The Pentagon’s New Nuclear Gravity Bomb
Despite its advertisement as a low-yield, lower-risk alternative to existing missile models, the recently tested B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb presents several risks that may in fact elevate the threat of
New Russia sanctions a further blow to efforts to end Syria conflict
The new U.S and EU sanctions against Russia that came into effect last month are part of the ongoing response to the Russian annexation of parts of Ukraine and its support
North Korea nuclear test blasts ties with China
North Korea’s latest nuclear test not only riles the West, but has severly damaged ties with Beijing: China’s response will be telling for future ties. North Korea’s latest announcement concerning
Trump vs. Clinton: Policy Implications for Economics and Markets
With the Iowa caucuses less than 30 days away, presidential campaigns are in full swing. Judging by the poll numbers, Donald Trump, a Republican, and Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, are
The Fed finally moves
Markets have reacted calmly to the Fed’s first hike in nearly nine years but uncertainties loom ahead. On December 16th, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously decided to raise
2016: Top five trends in oil markets
The oil industry is facing another tough year ahead. Here are five top trends that will dominate the oil markets in 2016. Oil glut will continue well into 2016 The
