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Does Argentina’s return to capital markets signal change?
Argentina recently issued sovereign bonds, re-entering capital markets. The past proclivity to economic turmoil suggests that stability remains elusive.
La Nuit Debout: the new French Indignants?
Since the protest against the draft labour reform began on the 31st of March, the Place de la République in Paris has been overcrowded every night.
The ICC and the Kenya 2017 elections
The ICC’s termination of the case against Deputy President William Ruto alters the risk of violence in Kenya’s 2017 elections and enhances the Jubilee Coalition’s prospects of maintaining power. In
Despite rising intolerance, India’s economy remains unaffected
Since 2014 India has seen rising levels of intolerance. However this disruption is not yet reflected in the country’s economic performance.
China and India could destabilize global coal market
Tectonic shifts in the global coal market are underway, posing a series of questions for traditional coal supply markets.
Brazil’s impeachment saga: Assessing a potential Temer administration
With Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff facing impeachment, the potential is mounting for political leadership to shift into the hands of VP Michel Temer.
The implications of Sino-US trade tensions
Hostility is building up between the US and China over trade policy, particularly with regards to Chinese steel exports.
Russia’s parliamentary elections pose political risk
In 2016, the Russian political system could face its moment of truth.