Economics
China’s Space Launch Signals Commercial Desires
The recent news that the People’s Republic of China has launched its fifth manned space mission – during which three astronauts will spend fifteen days in space, including twelve days
Tajikistan vulnerable due to remittance dependence
Tajikistan is possibly the most remittance-reliant country in the world, thanks in large part to the more than one million Tajiks who have migrated from the poorest nation in the
Bill breaks Mexico’s telecom monopoly
Mexico’s Carlos Slim is no longer the world’s richest man. For the last four years, the billionaire and telecommunications mogul held claim to the distinction only to lose it in
Peace and prosperity in Palestine via private investment
World leaders seek to promote $4 billion in private investment in Palestine – an effort which if successful, could boost GDP by 50% and sink unemployment. The World Economic Forum
Chinese Lessons for Myanmar’s Gold Rush
China’s long-standing relationship with Myanmar offers lessons for newer investors seeking to capitalize on the country’s nascent opening. The United States has shifted its policy toward Myanmar over the past
India’s Trade Diplomacy
India is implementing an aggressive style of trade diplomacy, as the government acts on the need for investment in the run-up to elections. On May 28th Indian Commerce Secretary S.
Uzbekistan’s Search for Trade Partners
Uzbekistan’s increasing diversity in trading partners points to a decline in traditional Central Asian economic reliance on Russia and indicates the possibility of increased interdependence between the countries of Central
Ukraine Could Become Europe’s Next Energy Hub
As Ukraine seeks to become an energy hub in Europe, Kiev’s ambitious energy plans still face various hurdles. During recent meetings between the EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger and Ukraine’s
Can Startups Solve Brazil’s Protectionist Problem?
Can promoting startups in Brazil rejuvenate the country’s economic image and kick start the growth that Brasilia is looking for? Brazil’s eagerness to join the international governance club is no
Chinese Liberalisation 2.0 Shifts Back to the Free Market
The People’s Republic of China appears set to begin a new economic policy that will place less emphasis on state planning and development of industry and more emphasis on the
