Politics
Midterm Series: Will independents determine US midterm elections?
The US 2014 will hold midterm congressional elections on November 4. Although the House of Representatives is essentially conceded to the Republican Party, the Senate is fiercely contested, and will likely end with
Economic stakes are high in Mozambique’s elections
Low risk of post-electoral violence bodes well for investor confidence in Mozambique. However, potential changes to the regulatory framework and slow infrastructure development are likely to hinder investment in the booming
Is Luxembourg’s tax haven status in jeopardy?
Former Luxembourg prime minister Jean-Claude Juncker’s election as president of the EU Commission could threaten Luxembourg’s long-held status as a European tax haven. Last Tuesday, the European Commission announced in its
Eurasian Economic Union gains momentum
As the Eurasian Economic Union continues to gain momentum, interested parties are lining up and critics are speaking out. Despite the continuing unrest in Eastern Ukraine, economic integration processes are continuing
‘Cricket diplomacy’ could boost India-Pakistan relations
Since independence, India’s foreign policy has focused heavily on neighboring Pakistan. It will be even more so for the new government in India. Since the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008,
Modi’s policies are more continuity than change
Despite Modi’s promises of change and reform, there is a remarkable continuity in India’s public policies. Since the late nineties, political consensus on economic reform pathways and foreign policy orientations has
Protests jeopardise Hong Kong’s leverage with Beijing
Hong Kong protestors demand that Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying step down and for Beijing to allow free elections in 2017. Yet, volatile financial markets undermine some of the city’s leverage with Beijing.
Iceland weighs benefits of adopting euro in midst of recovery
Iceland has been recovering from its financial crisis of late 2008. What does this mean for the future possibilities of Iceland’s accession to the European Union? After taking office in
Unrest threatens Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s financial hub
Known for its capitalistic free economy advocating no barriers to trade and a low corporate tax rate, Hong Kong as entrepôt offers vital strategic importance to Beijing’s trade with the
Scotland’s ‘no’ answers one question but raises others
Scotland voted to stay in the UK, but there is still debate over how devolution will play out. In the early hours of September 18th, many were relieved as Scotland voted to
