Politics
How Pope Francis is restoring the church in Latin American politics
Pope Francis understands that Latin America, the Church’s most stable consumer market, has embraced an evangelical competition.
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Mexico and Cambodia hold key local elections. The Paris Climate Accord heads for uncertainty. Kinder Morgan IPO tests energy markets. All in The Week Ahead.
Under the Radar: Could Mongolia’s June election see a populist upset?
Mounting economic frustration and disenchantment with politics as usual could provide fertile ground for a political upset in Mongolia’s June 26th election.
The risks of Finland’s populist downfall
The downfall of the populist Finns Party exposes potentially significant risks to political and societal stability for Finland.
Rouhani, Trump, and Theresa May: Is rapprochement dead?
Rouhani and his reformist allies rode their platform of social moderation and international engagement to crushing victories.
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Presidential scandal rocks Brazil. French legislative elections heat up. NATO prepares for Trump. Protests continue in Venezuela. All in The Week Ahead.
China’s expansion of OBOR leaves Africa caught in a dilemma
While OBOR has increased Beijing’s presence in Africa, a fiery debate has thrown a spotlight on China’s future role on the continent.
Is Zambia heading for another political crisis in the future?
The recent arrest of Zambia’s opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema, on treason charges has stoked fears of renewed unrest in the Southern African nation.
Can new elections save Venezuela?
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in the last few weeks, demanding early elections and the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro.
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Iran goes to the polls. Trump travels to Saudi Arabia. Swiss vote on energy. Eurozone discusses Greek debt. All in The Week Ahead.
