Politics
New leader, new tactics for Quebec’s Parti Québécois
The election of Jean Francois Lisée is bringing about a change of tactics for the separatist Parti Quebecois (PQ).
Can SUNEDU fix Peru’s higher education nightmare?
Will Peru’s higher education laws and nascent SUNEDU save the country’s dismal higher education sector, or are these reforms too little too late? Education is almost by consensus the most
Long live the King: What’s next for Thailand after Bhumibol’s death?
The death of the beloved king will finally put to the test the ability of the unpopular crown prince to carry forward the role of the monarchy in Thailand.
Special Report: A fractured France at the crossroad of multiple risks
weakened political class and ongoing social tensions expose France to several risk trends.
The Week Ahead
Argentina continues pro-market blitz. Cyber and digital come to the fore. Federal Reserve releases minutes. The SNP faces Brexit. BoE hits the road.
Can Armenia’s new defence minister reset the country’s course?
On 3 October 2016, the Armenian President, Serzh Sargsyan, implemented a number of changes in a cabinet reshuffle, which saw the appointment of a new defence minister, Vigen Sargsyan. Discussions
Under the Radar: Cambodia’s political seesaw masks economic opportunities
The escalating political situation in Cambodia is not a major risk. Instead, it reflects the hustle and bustle of an emerging Southeast Asian economy on the cusp of social transformation.
Regional election results point to PP minority government
Regional elections and a mutiny at the top of the Socialist party point to a minority PP administration.
The Week Ahead
Brazil forges anti-Venezuela consensus. Third Spanish election looms. Presidential debates continue. Conservatives take on Brexit. IMF and World Bank meet.
China and the glass ceiling of diplomatic sophistication
The diplomatic sophistication of the People’s Republic of China is evident, but recent incidents are a reminder that this behavior is situational.
