Europe
Chechnya re-securitization increases political risk
Chechnya re-securitization as response to ISIS poses a major risk for businesses.
Ukraine investors outlook harmed by Dutch referendum
The recent Dutch vote against the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement may serve to further dampen investor enthusiasm towards the Ukrainian market.
London’s mayoral race descends into typecasting
The London 2016 mayoral election has descended into personal attacks and identity politics, worrying for a position to lead a global city.
Google’s antitrust charges underscore EU’s battle on anti-competitiveness
Europe is struggling to reconcile an era of a rapid change in the tech industry, the power of giant tech firms, and ‘big data’.
Burying TTIP: Why a rapid deal is improbable
The current political cycles in the US and the EU associated with popular opposition to the deal increase the risk of a blockage of TTIP negotiations.
La Nuit Debout: the new French Indignants?
Since the protest against the draft labour reform began on the 31st of March, the Place de la République in Paris has been overcrowded every night.
Is Hollande politically finished?
French President Francois Hollande is now at his weakest political standing yet, with his own party uncertain over his candidacy in the 2017 elections.
Russia’s parliamentary elections pose political risk
In 2016, the Russian political system could face its moment of truth.
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict unlikely to escalate
The surge of violence along the contested border of the Nagorno-Karabakh breakaway republic came as a reminder of the danger posed by the frozen conflict.
ICTY’s acquittal of Seselj poses risks for Serbia ahead of elections
The ICTY’s acquittal of ultranationalist Serbian politician Vojislav Seselj has significant consequences for the future of Serbia, the Balkans, and Europe.
