Politics
The Week Ahead
Brazil continues impeachment process. Obama speaks at Hannover Messe. Northeast primaries could end GOP and Democratic races. Fed to maintain rates. Chancellor of Exchequer heads back to treasury. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook.
Cambodia’s disputed trade union law may spur social unrest
Cambodia’s new trade union law fails to address familiar problems for factory workers. While relations between the ruling party and the opposition deteriorate, Cambodia’s labour practices remain poor with risk of violent protests highly possible.
ICTY’s acquittal of Seselj poses risks for Serbia ahead of elections
The ICTY’s acquittal of ultranationalist Serbian politician Vojislav Seselj has significant consequences for the future of Serbia, the Balkans, and Europe.
Risks abound for South Korea after parliamentary elections
South Korea’s ruling party recently suffered a major blow in parliamentary elections. How will this change affect prospects for investors?
Renewed Greek bailout talks imply Europe-wide ramifications
The next review of the Greek bailout agreement will be pivotal for Syriza and the European Union. Participation of the IMF is at risk, and with it the prospect of debt relief for Athens.
After Rousseff impeachment vote, what’s next for Brazil?
What’s in store for Rousseff? And, more importantly, how will this debacle affect South America’s largest economy?
G7 foreign ministers meeting: Turning the heat on China
G7 foreign ministers convened in Japan last week. Although heads of states won’t meet in Japan until next month, this meeting gives a hint of the priorities of the group, and more widely the West and its key allies in the Asia-Pacific region
Yatsenyuk’s resignation highlights Ukraine’s structural issues
Prime Minister Yatsenyuk’s resignation highlights structural governance issues in Ukraine, underscoring the risks posed by a high degree of corruption.
Weekly Risk Outlook
Investors meet to discuss Brazil woes. Chancellor builds case for UK “In” campaign. Primaries in New York remain decisive. Obama meets with GCC nations. ECB announces rates. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Latin Finance
Zuma is a liability to ANC and South Africa
Ensuing and ever-deepening crises surrounding South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma are testing the resilience of the young democracy’s institutions.
