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3 Risks facing the expanded Panama Canal
The newly expanded Panama Canal faces serious risks from competitors, climate change, and changes in the shipping industry, which could result in instability.
The All-Africa passport: Political risk paradise
The African Union plan to launch an All-Africa passport for its citizens, the risks and benefits of which are riddled with complexity for foreign investors.
Will Brexit bring down NATO?
As the NATO Summit in Warsaw approaches, speculation of Brexit contagion abounds. But will Brexit affect NATO?
Rue Britannia: Post-Brexit UK remains rudderless
Post Brexit, the UK’s political elite continue to be mired in resignations, internal divisions, and strife. The ship of state remains rudderless, Rue Britannia.
Strategically located, unhappily isolated: the future of Eritrea’s regional standing
On 12 June, a serious confrontation with Ethiopia led Eritrea to ask the Security Council to intervene. What are the implications of increased violence?
Does China’s Silk Road lead to Damascus?
The People’s Republic of China continues to expand its influence in the Middle East. Syria’s long term bilateral ties with China brings about questions on how China’s ambitions might play
Romania’s anti-corruption fight sends mixed messages
Romania’s efforts to combat political abuse have received both praise and scorn, domestically, as well as internationally.
After latest Spanish election, can Rajoy form a government?
The second election in Spain once again presents no clear possibilities for a stable government; another poll is likely.
Same problem, same mistakes? European Commission unveils new plan for migrant crisis
The European Commission’s latest plan to tackle the worsening EU migrant crisis risks repeating the same mistakes of recent years.
Georgia cozies up to Europe, what will Russia think?
The Georgia Association Agreement came into force this week and Georgia’s relationship with Europe became increasingly important. How will Russia react?
