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Inside Turkey’s balancing act in Crimea
The Kerch Strait Bridge may give Turkey more room to maneuver in Crimea to trade with the peninsula and avoid political fallout.
Under the Radar: Switching alphabets to SMEs, Kazakhstan’s plans for 2017 and beyond
A cross-the-board look at Kazakhstan’s economic turnaround in 2017 and beyond as the country powers ahead with its ambitious reform agenda.
The Week Ahead
Presidential scandal rocks Brazil. French legislative elections heat up. NATO prepares for Trump. Protests continue in Venezuela. All in The Week Ahead.
Is Thailand’s economy undergoing ‘juntification’?
Attempts to ‘juntify’ Thailand’s economy is proving difficult for a variety of reasons, and is distracting the junta from other economic opportunities..
Egypt’s counter-terrorism shortcomings hamper political stability
The Palm Sunday bombings of two Coptic churches underscores the renewed threat from terrorism in Egypt, leading to a problematic state of ememrgency.
China’s expansion of OBOR leaves Africa caught in a dilemma
While OBOR has increased Beijing’s presence in Africa, a fiery debate has thrown a spotlight on China’s future role on the continent.
Is Zambia heading for another political crisis in the future?
The recent arrest of Zambia’s opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema, on treason charges has stoked fears of renewed unrest in the Southern African nation.
Can new elections save Venezuela?
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in the last few weeks, demanding early elections and the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro.
Location, Location, Location: UAE upping Somalia trade links amidst resurgent piracy threat
Despite the return of piracy off Somalia’s coasts in 2017, the UAE and others continue to bank on the region, sinking millions into new infrastructure.
The Week Ahead
Iran goes to the polls. Trump travels to Saudi Arabia. Swiss vote on energy. Eurozone discusses Greek debt. All in The Week Ahead.
