Economics
Economic turbulence ahead: Aviation safety in Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s recent Trigana Air plane crash is evidence of the region’s failure to grapple with a number of aviation safety challenges. Without a move to remedy this failure, it is
Strengthening partnership between China and Iran
The reintegration of Iran in the world economy represents a critical opportunity for the strengthening of strategic ties between the Islamic Republic and the People’s Republic of China. Iran represents a
US stock market correction worrisome for the Fed, but will it act?
The smooth ride of the last four years in US equity markets is over, and traders’ old companion, volatility, is back. How much will the Fed take notice? Before this
Trade and terrorism: A forecast for the emerging Transpolar Sea Route
Between 2015 and 2035, major environmental shifts in the Arctic will open up maritime passages never before available and bring steadily increasing trade activity to the region – and with
Burning flowers and destroying food, Putin risks domestic backlash
The latest tit-for-tat moves between Russia and the EU over the conflict in Ukraine hit Russian consumers already struggling with high inflation. It marks the continued souring of relations between
Suez Canal expansion informs investors about Egypt’s other mega-projects
The brand-new expansion of Egypt’s Suez Canal was meant to be a symbol of the country’s return to stability. But Egypt’s questionable history with mega-projects, and the persistence of more
Which countries are most exposed to China’s currency devaluation?
China’s decision to let the yuan depreciate last week came for a number of reasons, including being a needed boost for Chinese export industries. But there are two sides to
Saudi Arabia’s leadership faces coming crises
A shifting geopolitical environment in the Middle East and continued low oil prices will present a significant challenge for Saudi Arabia’s leadership. Saudi Arabia is facing financial challenges which, over
Indian government seeks changes to monetary policy
The controversy over setting the framework for Indian monetary policy has revived the age-old row between the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The recent revival of
September rate hike could push US back into recession
Although July’s jobs report looks rosy, several areas of weakness remain. The recovery of the US economy is still fragile, and a premature rate increase could send the economy back
