Politics
Will Colombia be able to capitalize on FARC peace deal to boost growth?
Colombia finds itself at a critical impasse where certain decisions in the next six months could push it toward an economic boom or serious destabilization.
What next for Suu Kyi, Myanmar and the Rohingya?
The plight of the Rohingya once again dominates international media headlines. But even though Suu Kyi is reluctant to stop the attacks, geopolitical interests are likely to prevail over any
Is a new civil war looming over Algeria?
The bleak economic situation of Algeria increases the country’s political risk outlook in the coming years
The Week Ahead
King Salman travels to Moscow. En+ Group to issue IPO. Mercosur and EU talk trade. Pakistani PM Sharif may reemerge as party leader. All in The Week Ahead.
Guest Post: Is Venezuela experiencing resistance fatigue?
Food and medicine shortages in Venezuela are growing increasingly severe, inflation levels are rising, and many citizens are struggling to meet their basic needs. Despite these circumstances, Venezuelans continue to
Saudi Arabia’s escalating foreign Policy: the Qatar crisis is just the beginning
Saudi Arabia is losing the shadow war against Iran. The Qatar crisis was a reaction to failures, but will likely drive Saudi to greater extremes.
Outlook for the Tsai Ing-wen presidency: Consolidating power, driving reform
Taiwan’s first female president hopes her newly appointed Premier will be able to help enact reforms she promised during her campaign. Tsai Ing-wen’s electoral victory in January 2016 was historic and
The dangers of Europe’s failure to defend democracy
Europe is increasingly holding back when faced with clear violators of democratic norms, from the far-flung DRC to neighbouring countries like Turkey. The ramifications end up jeopardising Europe’s own security. Earlier
How human rights failures could destabilize the ASEAN region
If the region continues to overlook widespread human rights abuses, political stability and economic growth will be at risk.
Russia’s ‘Orthodox Crusaders’: A growing threat?
A film about a royal love affair would not normally raise many eyebrows. But in Russia, the upcoming release of Matilda – in which director Alexey Uchitel explores the liaison
