Posts From Global Risk Insights
Is a new revolution on the horizon in Tunisia?
A flare-up of protests in Tunisia in early January had observers wondering whether the country was headed for renewed unrest and disarray. GRI asks: Will the upcoming elections serve as a catalyst?
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Regional Outlooks for 2018
Excerpts from our Belt and Road Initiative: Risk Insights report on the 2018 outlook for different regions receiving Chinese investment.
The Week Ahead: 28 January-3 February 2018
Trump’s State of the Union. Turkey intensifies operations in Turkey. Merkel mends her coalition. All this in The Week Ahead.
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.
Tunisia protests could be a preview of upcoming elections
As deep divisions and socio-economic problems continue to affect the country, elections in May will be a crucial test.
Four scenarios for Italy’s legislative elections in 2018
The upcoming elections in Italy increase the risk of political uncertainty. GRI looks at the potential outcomes of these polls.
2018: A year of challenges for President Macron
As Macron pushes forward additional socio-economic reforms, the French head-of-state will face substantial challenges in 2018.
Will EU divisions delay Nord Stream 2?
A recent proposal from the European Commission to amend gas market regulations seems targeted at Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Europe is increasingly divided on the benefits of the project. GRI asks: Will Russia’s economic ambitions be stymied by European opposition?
The Week Ahead: 19 – 25 November
Zimbabwe turmoil. Honduras elections. Nepal elections. UK budget. All in The Week Ahead.
The Week Ahead: 12 – 18 November
Saudi politics poised for further developments as tensions with Iran rise. Chile selects new president to succeed Bachelet. U.S. stock market continues to rise despite government policy failing to live up to the hype. All in The Week Ahead.
