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The evolving terrorist threat to China’s Central Asia projects
With its infrastructure projects and business investments, China’s Silk Road Economic Belt (SREB) initiative has the potential to transform Central Asia. But Chinese plans will face rising terrorism and extremism risks in the region.
Special Report: Latin America’s key elections
Latin America is undergoing powerful political changes that will pose challenges to stability in the region. A series of elections in key countries make 2018 a crucial year.
The Week Ahead: 21 – 27 January 2018
Meeting in Davos to unite several world leaders and financial experts. Cape Town restricts water use. Secretary Tillerson travels to EU to discuss Iran.
No end in sight for conflict in Eastern Ukraine
As armed conflict continues in Eastern Ukraine amid failed attempts at ceasefires, should we expect new flare-ups in the Donbass region in 2018?
Ukraine faces a heightened risk of instability in 2018
High levels of corruption, poor governance and the ongoing conflict in the east generate a heightened risk of instability in Ukraine
Swarm drone attack in Syria points to new kind of warfare
The 5 January drone attack against two Russian bases in Syria highlights the growing risk posed by non-state actors using UAVs for offensive operations.
Gas sector reform in Ukraine: unfinished business
Reforming the gas sector remains one of the most crucial pre-requisites to achieving a genuine political transformation in Ukraine.
Opportunity slips away as disagreements over NAFTA continue
President Donald Trump will face major decisions around trade in 2018, especially with regard to the 24-year old North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA).
Emerging technologies: when terrorists print their own weapons
Additive manufacturing (3D printing) could have a major impact on terrorist capabilities – especially with regards to the ease of obtaining arms.
Will the US midterms spell the end of #MAGA?
Could Trump’s low approval ratings and legislative shortcomings clear the path to a Democrat majority in Congress and derail his vision for America?
