Politics
East Timor needs more than peaceful elections to survive
After a peaceful election it looks like smooth sailing for East Timor, yet there are growing risks that need addressing if long-term stability is be secured.
What’s next for Morocco’s new government?
The formation of a new government in Morocco has put an end to months of political stalemate. The new governing coalition faces multiple challenges
Is the European populist nationalist movement losing momentum?
The western rise of populist nationalism turned its head to a series of European elections in the Netherlands, France, and Germany.
Muhamad bin Salman and the challenge of reform
In Saudi Arabia, Muhamad bin Salman wants to change everything and move the country out of the oil economy, challenging the power of religious authority.
The Week Ahead
Turkey holds referendum. G7 gathers for preliminary meeting. US charts course for Syria. Central banks decide interest rates. All in The Week Ahead.
Sino-Indian push and pull may hurt Nepal in the long term
Nepal’s policymakers are used to a delicate balancing act, but this might be keeping the country from forging stronger relationships.
Playing with Knives: What Does South Africa’s Cabinet Reshuffle Mean for the Country?
During the ‘Night of the Long Knives’, President Jacob Zuma announced the broadest Cabinet reshuffle in the history of post-Apartheid South Africa.
The Week Ahead
Moody’s rates South Africa. Venezuela’s crisis deepens. Gibraltar complicates Brexit negotiations. Paraguay weighs term limits. All in The Week Ahead.
The Week Ahead
Confusion on Capitol Hill, Article 50 is triggered by Whitehall, and an election run-off in Quito. Following Healthcare Debacle, Confusion Sets in on Viable Path Forward for Other Policies Last
The Week Ahead
Uncertainty hits the oil markets. Tensions heat up between Scotland and Westminster. Corruption scandal in Brazil hits dozens across the political spectrum. All in The Week Ahead. Time to look at oil markets
