Economics
Predicting the economics of a Trump/Pence administration
Among the many questions that will be asked at this week’s GOP convention is how a Trump/Pence ticket would play out economically. Here, GRI examines what the duo’s first 100 days in office might look like.
A political risk revolution: Social & regime risk
Geopolitical trends and local incidents push corporate risk managers to adopt modern mitigation measures to respond to political risk.
Kazakhstan and the Oil Investment Deal: Implications for Trans-Asiatic Trade
A major investment in Kazakhstan’s oil industry is bringing new opportunities to the vital Central Asian nation—but with risks for its trade with Asia.
How Buy American is jeopardizing TTIP
America’s web of Buy American requirements is undermining TTIP discussions, blocking EU companies from trillions of dollars worth of procurement deals.
Under the Radar: Laos’ new PM pushes for regional integration
Laos’ new leader Thangloun Sisoulith is banking on regional integration and economic diversification, as Laos chairs ASEAN in 2016.
The Return of the “People’s Party”: A Risk Outlook for Mongolia
What are the consequences of recent elections for businesses and investors operating in Mongolia, and how will the nation’s troubled economy react?
Latin America forges ahead on market integration
While the EU has just experienced its first disintegrating blow, Latin America might be on the opposite path towards regional integration, as Mercosur and the Pacific Alliance seek accord.
The All-Africa passport: Political risk paradise
The African Union plan to launch an All-Africa passport for its citizens, the risks and benefits of which are riddled with complexity for foreign investors.
What is next for Latin America’s middle class?
In the aftermath of leftist rule and a commodity boom, Latin American governments now face risks that threaten a still-fragile middle class.
Venezuela: Mired in crisis, with no clear path ahead
With Venezuela facing an unprecedented economic crisis, time is running out to enact much-needed reforms and avoid a drawn out catastrophe.
