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How the US shale revolution could come to a grinding halt
The US shale revolution has upended global oil markets and reshaped how OPEC does business. But Wall Street has different ideas for the revolution that could raise oil prices higher in 2018.
The impact of Chinese investments in Malaysia
For countries like Malaysia, chinese investments in infrastructure offer clear benefits but also come with costs, both economic and strategic.
How human rights failures could destabilize the ASEAN region
If the region continues to overlook widespread human rights abuses, political stability and economic growth will be at risk.
Russia’s ‘Orthodox Crusaders’: A growing threat?
A film about a royal love affair would not normally raise many eyebrows. But in Russia, the upcoming release of Matilda – in which director Alexey Uchitel explores the liaison
Hamas reaches out to Algeria
Qatar´s calls for Hamas officials to leave the Gulf state prompted the group to seek to disperse its leadership, citing Algeria as a potential base.
Is the referendum on Kurdish independence a spark in a powder keg?
GRI Debate: Will the independence referendum in Kurdistan further destabilize Iraq and the region? Kurdish authorities announced on Wednesday that Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly voted in favour of a split from Iraq,
Three reasons why the Barcelona attacks tip the scales towards Catalan independence
The Barcelona attack brought to light growing tensions likely to influence the upcoming referendum.
Why the Kurdish referendum is part of Barzani’s wider strategy
Kurdish authorities announced on Wednesday that Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly voted in favour of a split from Iraq, with 92.7 percent of voters casting their vote in favour of Kurdistan’s independence.
Referendum in Kurdistan: A risky gamble in a volatile region
Nearly 93% of eligible voters in Kurdistan have cast their ballot in favour of independence. Although technically the referendum is non-binding, it does represent a new and potentially dangerous phase
Under the Radar: Why savvy investors should take a look at Côte d’Ivoire
Despite its recent history, Côte d’Ivoire is certainly emerging as a powerful economic player in West Africa and is worth paying attention to.
