Politics
Kyrgyz elections stoke regional tensions
The Kyrgyz presidential elections are a positive sign for democracy, but a recent quarrel between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan threatens integration efforts.
The origins of the Catalonia crisis
Spain is on the verge of imposing direct rule over Catalonia, with potentially explosive consequences. How did we get here?
Saudi Arabia’s new economy: Too much, too fast?
The risks of Saudi Economy 2.0: challenges of fiscal reform, stewardship of the energy sector, and maintaining a careful social balance.
Trump’s attack on nuclear deal is bad news for Iran – and for America
Trump’s comments about the Iran nuclear deal will have implications for the agreement, for US diplomacy and for the business climate.
Fading tulips: Kyrgyz presidential vote comes amid rising authoritarianism
The presidential election in Kyrgyzstan to be held on 15 October 2017 promises to be the region’s most contentious and unpredictable since the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
Japan elections: what an Abe victory would mean for security
Pyongyang’s recent nuclear test and missile launches over Japan prompted snap general elections, in which the LDP pledges to change the Constitution.
Trump’s “America First” policy: provoking adversaries and alarming allies
When U.S. president Donald Trump addressed the General Assembly in late September, he promised “to defend America’s interests above all else.”
Special Report: Seven things to watch at China’s 19th Party Congress
The lead-up to China’s 19th Party Congress has been filled with uncertainty. GRI presents this guide of what to watch for during the coming weeks.
No winners: lessons from Brexit for the Catalan referendum
The Catalan independence referendum leads to a heightened risk of political uncertainty in Spain and highlights some EU structural flaws.
The Week Ahead
Japan prepares for snap election amid heightened tensions with North Korea. Catalan parliament declares independence. Major exporters balk at Brexit WTO arrangements. International Contact Group discusses Afghan peace process in Russia. All
