Economics
US presidential election 2016: Are Democrats or Republicans better for the economy?
GRI Debate: Which party offers the best economic vision for America? As the US presidential campaign to elect a successor to President Obama kicks into high gear, pundits hotly debate
What can Star Wars tell us about political risk?
Global Risk Insights spoke with Dr. Zachary Feinstein at the Washington University in St. Louis about the connection between science fiction and political risk. The human race has never known
Falling oil prices raise concerns over Azerbaijan stability
The ongoing fall of oil prices leaves the Azerbaijani economy exposed to structural issues, increasing the risk of social unrest linked to current hardships. Since December 2015, the Azerbaijani economy has
Xi Jinping’s visit to the Middle East: what’s in store for Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran?
The Chinese president’s visits to Riyadh, Cairo, and Tehran signal an expanding role for China in the Middle East. But China’s uncertain economic prospects and antagonism toward Western dominance mean
4 key takeaways from Davos: Mastering the 4th Industrial Revolution
The 46th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland took place last week and brought a gaggle of high-powered figures together to discuss current global challenges. Among its 2,500
Risks loom for Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Economic Zone
The end of 2015 saw a series of major announcements and decisions regarding Myanmar’s latest special economic zone (SEZ) in Kyaukphyu township of Rakhine State. In late December, Myanmar’s government
Refugee crisis holds economic benefits for Turkey
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees defined the Syrian crisis as the “biggest migration flow of history.” As a gateway to Europe, Turkey has been the first country to welcome Syrian
Greece faces new unrest over pension reforms
As part of its third bail-out package in summer 2015, the Greek government agreed to reduce its large – and growing – burden of state pensions. The proposed reforms, however,
Carnival cancellation highlights Brazil’s woes
Following the unwelcome news that Brazil is cancelling its popular carnival, GRI takes a look at what the Brazilian people can expect for their country in 2016 and what changes
Trouble in paradise for Barbados?
The underperformance of the economy of Barbados has posed questions about the country’s overall growth prospects. The geographical beauty of Barbados is underpinned by a relatively incorrupt and politically stable
