Economics
Shared challenges key to Indonesia-Malaysia cooperation
Indonesia and Malaysia’s post-decolonization relations have been consistently afflicted by political disputes and tension, despite their close proximity and similar historical and linguistic features. As the political and economic dynamics
Russia could suffer economic blowback from Syria intervention
Russia’s domestic economy risks a further blow from the ongoing military operation in Syria. Already damaged by low oil prices, capital flight, inflation and western sanctions, Russia’s domestic economy risks
Key takeaways from the 2015 APEC summit
Investing in human capital, building inclusive communities, and strengthening collaboration were at the forefront of the 2015 APEC summit in Manila. The 2015 Economic Leaders’ Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic
Economics of peace: Colombia lacks post-conflict funding
By GRI Analysts Andrés Felipe Hernández Amín and Daniel Lemaitre. If current trends continue, the international community will pay for only a small portion of Colombian post-conflict rebuilding, leaving the
Doing Business in, or with Cuba?
First, let’s get the preposition right. All commentary regarding entering the Cuban market makes reference to investing “in” Cuba. But, when used as a preposition, “in” innocently indicates inclusion within
Macri faces an uphill battle to boost Argentina’s economy
On Sunday, conservative opposition candidate Mauricio Macri won the country’s first-ever presidential runoff election after months of campaigning for reforms to boost the country’s troubled economy. Macri, the 56-year-old mayor
Hope or Hype? Opportunities and Challenges for Africa’s Startups
While African startups show promise, continued challenges and obstacles remain. As the global economy continues its sluggish recovery and emerging markets stutter, investors are looking further afield for newfound opportunities.
Are the BRICS crumbling?
Following the recent move by Goldman Sachs in closing its BRICS fund, the future of this economic A-team seems uncertain. What does the future hold for the BRICS? And can
The deceptive nature of Israel-Turkey relations
Although Israeli-Turkish political ties are fragile at best, the two countries have continued to enjoy increased bilateral trade ties. Within the rarefied circle of international relations, that Turkey and Israel
What does India have to offer Africa?
By tapping into its special relationship with the African continent, India may be able to close the gap left by China. The arrival of India as a major player on
