Politics
Putin’s failure to tackle corruption will be Navalny’s gain
The recent national protests, on June 13th and March 30th, are the harbinger of a very real challenge for the Russian government.
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Brexit negotiations off to a bad start. Venezuela nears crisis points. Vote on healthcare bill will affect 1/6 of U.S. economy. All in The Week Ahead.
What is the most likely outcome of the Qatar crisis?
The diplomatic crisis resulting from sanctions against Qatar raises fresh questions concerning the political and economic environment in the Gulf.
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UK enters Brexit talks as government coalition talks continue. Special election spotlight in U.S. state of Georgia as Trump’s Russia investigation builds. China stocks may enter broader global market. All in The
Under the Radar: 2017 is a make or break moment for Lesotho
The murder of the ex-wife of incoming Prime Minister Thomas Thabane underscores Lesotho’s instability and the tensions between political rivals and military.
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UK digests the impact of a new coalition arrangement. South Korea hosts second AIIB summit. Federal Reserve discusses 2017 rate hike. All in The Week Ahead. UK digests the impact of a
Talking corruption with Central Asia’s power lawyer
A discussion with Baker McKenzie’s Tom Firestone on the risks and best practices associated with operating in the former Soviet Republics of Central Asia.
The unions’ dilemma in the US: Membership vs leadership
America’s unions and its leadership have been divided for some time and it has resulted in the election of a president who has furthered the division.
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France and the U.K. go to the polls again. A Corruption scandal hits South Africa. Pakistan and India join the SCO. All in The Week Ahead.
Turkey’s influence network in Europe is leading to tension
President Erdogan uses Turkey religious network in Europe to expand the government monitoring of opposition figures and gain popular support.
