Europe
Czech Republic renaming has real economic costs
Recent efforts in the Czech Republic to rebrand the country as Czechia will only cause confusion for businesses, advertisers, and investors alike.
Renewed Greek bailout talks imply Europe-wide ramifications
The next review of the Greek bailout agreement will be pivotal for Syriza and the European Union. Participation of the IMF is at risk, and with it the prospect of debt relief for Athens.
Montenegro: another Balkan nation to experience unrest
Montenegro is currently experiencing instability over its proposed membership of NATO, corruption allegations and anticipated elections later this year. Uncertainty blights the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Crisis has gripped
Economic risk associated with new Russian National Guard
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent creation of a new National Guard reflects the administration’s concerns with multiple potential internal security threats. These threats are magnified by Russia’s continued economic downturn
Yatsenyuk’s resignation highlights Ukraine’s structural issues
Prime Minister Yatsenyuk’s resignation highlights structural governance issues in Ukraine, underscoring the risks posed by a high degree of corruption.
The risk of renewed hostilities over Nagorno-Karabakh
In the most serious escalation of fighting in over two decades, the formerly “frozen” conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh recently erupted into an open conflict.
The Island of the blessed — Cameron and the Panama papers
Cameron has to beat tax evasion charges if he is to maintain credibility ahead of the Brexit referendum.
Macedonia facing an uncertain future
President Ivanov’s suspension of investigations of wire-tapping scandals increases the risk of political instability in Macedonia, which is already troubled by the migrant crisis.
Three takeaways from Macron’s new political movement
Emmanuel Macron’s new political movement highlights key deficiencies in the current French political sphere and exemplifies the risks generated by President Hollande’s diminished power.
European military intervention in Syria
The European Union needs to correctly assess the risks and opportunities of sending land-forces into Syria and Iraq in order to fight the Islamic State.
