Politics
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws creating political and economic problems
Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws are dividing the country and are creating a range of political and economic problems.
Uganda: Museveni has been sworn-in, now what?
Ugandan President Museveni’s next five years in office could be pivotal for his party’s future and the country’s economy and relations in East Africa.
Weekly Risk Outlook
Syrian Support Group meets. Argentina reenters bond markets. Russia-Iran trade deals loom. Global metals conferences on the horizon. G7 convenes in Japan.
ISIS feeds on Iraq’s political instability and oil
Iraq needs to immediately accomplish major, comprehensive development projects in order to finally establish a stable and viable Iraqi state.
Trump vs Clinton: Economic outlook remains uncertain
With the 2016 US presidential race almost certainly set for a Trump v. Clinton showdown, it is far less clear how their economic policies will play out.
Opinion: Why human rights should matter to risk analysis
Often overlooked, the relationship between human rights and risk analysis has become increasingly important. A guest post by Nicolas Tenzer, Chairman of the Paris-based Centre for Study and Research for Political
Weekly Risk Outlook
The Philippines goes to the polls. Russia and the West continue negotiations over Ukraine. Brazil closes in on impeachment proceedings. Key conferences take place in the Middle East and Latin America. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook.
South Sudan risks entering a second round of conflict
South Sudan’s former rebel leader has returned to form a government with President Salva Kiir but the risk of instability and renewed conflict remains high.
Davutoglu’s resignation sparks uncertainty for Turkey
Only one thing is sure now after Davutoglu’s resignation: in Turkey, it is Erdoğan who holds all the cards.
Ukraine investors outlook harmed by Dutch referendum
The recent Dutch vote against the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement may serve to further dampen investor enthusiasm towards the Ukrainian market.
