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Special Report: Seven things to watch at China’s 19th Party Congress
The lead-up to China’s 19th Party Congress has been filled with uncertainty. GRI presents this guide of what to watch for during the coming weeks.
No winners: lessons from Brexit for the Catalan referendum
The Catalan independence referendum leads to a heightened risk of political uncertainty in Spain and highlights some EU structural flaws.
Australia’s ballistic missile defence options
Australia increasingly faces the need to address the North Korean missile threat by developing a domestic ballistic missile defence system.
The Week Ahead
Japan prepares for snap election amid heightened tensions with North Korea. Catalan parliament declares independence. Major exporters balk at Brexit WTO arrangements. International Contact Group discusses Afghan peace process in Russia. All
Will Colombia be able to capitalize on FARC peace deal to boost growth?
Colombia finds itself at a critical impasse where certain decisions in the next six months could push it toward an economic boom or serious destabilization.
What next for Suu Kyi, Myanmar and the Rohingya?
The plight of the Rohingya once again dominates international media headlines. But even though Suu Kyi is reluctant to stop the attacks, geopolitical interests are likely to prevail over any
Is a new civil war looming over Algeria?
The bleak economic situation of Algeria increases the country’s political risk outlook in the coming years
Challenges for China: The path towards a knowledge economy
Despite the presence of structural challenges, a knowledge economy does not seem likely to lead to the stability of China and may lead to further growth.
Article 9 and Japan’s missile defence dilemma
North Korea’s recent missile tests raised new questions about the Japanese Constitution and the effectiveness of Japan missile defence strategy.
The one thing that could make Trump move on gun control
In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, there will be renewed calls for tighter gun control in the US. A ban on assault weapons, longer waiting periods,