Economics
Shipping Industry Can Aid Greek Recovery
Opening up Greece’s shipping sector to new comers as well as simplifying vessel registration could aid the country’s recovery. The past three years have been one of the most difficult
Foreign enterprises address DRC conflict mineral trade
The entry of mining companies into the DRC can work to ensure better supply chain management and decrease the conflict mineral trade in the country. The Democratic Republic of Congo
The Myth of the U.S as Petrostate
Guest blogger Christopher Jackson argues that the U.S. will not achieve an export boost from shale gas, as domestic demand is rising faster than production. Christopher is an expert on
Collapse of the left’s economic agenda in the Eurozone
With the Eurozone’s economic woes, leaders on the Left, such as French President Hollande, have been forced to alter their policy promises. “Hollande has not given us anything different. It’s
Tensions with Iran prevent economic cooperation in Afghanistan
Western tensions with, and sanctions against, Iran prevent cooperation which could promote an economically stable Afghanistan. Several months ago, reports surfaced indicating that the United States was unknowingly buying mixed,
Investing in Food Amidst Volatility
GRI talks agribusiness and commodities with Karl-Axel Lindgren of City University London. Come take a look at food futures and investing in the industry. Commodity trading has been a hit
Global imbalances put pressure on the Dollar
Trade imbalances put the Dollar at risk, at state of affairs that is overdue for a correction, as China matures and the U.S reins in consumption. Perhaps the most fundamental
Mexico at emerging markets’ frontier
Mexico is undergoing dramatic changes with long term benefits for its citizens and the global community; placing Mexico as a leader among emerging markets. Kidnappings. Heinous torture and brutal beheadings.
Qatar invests for political influence
With this outstanding economic performance, Qatar has decided to use its petroleum-generated resources and wealth to diversify its economy by investing abroad, both financially and politically. In a world filled
Sri Lanka rising from the ashes
Still emerging from a brutal 26-year civil war that ended in May 2009, Sri Lanka’s economy has experienced unprecedented growth and stability. The protracted conflict subjected the population to extreme
