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Will the Iraq-U.S. relationship survive the Trump era?
Iraq is at an important crossroads in the fight against the Islamic State. With aggressive posturing between the incoming Trump Administration and Iran, pressure will increase on Iraqi Prime Minister
Winners and losers of the battle against H1B visas
The Trump administration may move start implementing another electoral promise: protecting American jobs by revisiting the non-immigrant visa system.
May day: Breaking down the upcoming French election
With four front-runners facing difficult sets of issues, the electoral campaign is likely to be tumultuous with continued weakening French institutions.
Future Generator: Bahrain faces political volatility
In Bahrain, growing public unrest and government suppression of dissent will perpetuate negative media coverage over the next two weeks.
Brazil: Country of the future no more
2016 was a year full of political crises and there were few places where the trouble ran as deep as it did in Brazil. After order broke down last year,
The Week Ahead
Brexit moves forward. Senate considers cabinet appointments. IEA indicates whether OPEC production cuts will be successful. All in The Week Ahead.
Under the Radar: Did Trump’s victory seal Brunei’s fate?
Trump’s exit from the TPP and his travel ban from Muslim majority countries are two potent threats to Brunei going forward.
Future Generator: Uganda media coverage to remain negative in early February
Mounting concerns about Uganda’s mismanagement, and increasing refugee flows from South Sudan, will yield negative media coverage over the next two weeks.
French election to test European stability amid potential NATO crisis
The French presidential elections will be a major event in the context of ongoing transatlantic diplomatic shift and potential realignments.
The enduring influence of Prem Tinsulanonda
Former head of Privy Council Prem Tinsulanonda is returning to political power in Thailand, which bodes well for the country’s political and economic success.
