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Will populism flourish in wake of the Odebrecht scandal?
The corruption probe into Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht could lead to increased waves of populism across Latin America.
Reform and modernization in Kazakhstan
Pierre-Olivier Bussieres examines the implications of two recently announced reforms for the economy of Kazakhstan in the coming year.
Under the Radar: Sri Lanka’s drought threatens credit downgrade
Sri Lanka’s ongoing drought is not only a humanitarian crisis, but also an economic one, as the country’s economy suffers on multiple fronts.
Trust is in short supply in recent years. What does that mean for investors?
New data suggests plummeting levels of trust worldwide in many governmental and private institutions, with far-reaching international consequences.
Forget nuclear: Chemical weapons are the real weapons of mass destruction threat
Chemical weapons are the most widely available weapons of mass destruction and perhaps the least challenging sort to pursue.
Bloc to Bloc: SADC’s modest EPA gains
The recent EPA between the EU and ‘SADC EPA Group’ symbolically intensifies trade ties, but greater impacts are likely to be felt outside this relationship.
Special Report: Is Myanmar’s honeymoon with Aung San Suu Kyi over?
Myanmar’s upcoming April by-election will be the first chance for Burmese voters to rate Aung San Suu Kyi’s performance – do not expect smooth sailing.
Bloc to Bloc: Will the EAC sign the European Union’s EPA?
The EU is unlikely to secure an EPA with the East African Community (EAC) as the bloc misses another deadline and rhetoric against the deal intensifies.
Anti-Euro undercurrents in Italy are spelling trouble
Political risk is intensifying in the Eurozone, specifically in France and Italy. Italy is emerging as a potential auxiliary source of risk.
The potential short-term benefits of changing Turkey’s constitution
On April 16, Turks will vote on proposed changes to Turkey’s constitution, which would grant more powers to the president.
