Politics
Looking back at major challenges to the EU in 2015
In 2015, the EU was faced with a set of unprecedented crises that shook it to its core. This situation offers an opportunity for public and private actors to implement
Liberal status quo likely to continue in Philippines
The Aquino administration has been able to grow the resilience of the Liberal Party of the Philippines, making a Liberal Party victory by Manuel “Mar” Roxas in the May 2016
Weekly Risk Outlook
Mercosur leaders meet. U.S. energy policy takes effect. Taiwan Presidential Candidates debate. Central African Republic votes for president. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Mercosur Heads of State Meet in Paraguay On Monday, the
Russia’s push to Africa: Cooperation or competition?
As Russia continues its fight against Syrian elements, it has begun to engage more globally in the fight against terrorism, including Boko Haram. In the wake of the recent ISIS-led
Optimism in post-election Myanmar
Several meetings after the November elections between pro-democracy Aung San Suu Kyi and political and military heavyweights have signalled that both sides are working towards a peaceful transition and national
Venezuela opposition hits, but Chavism isn’t knocked out
Unprecedented and unexpected changes are occuring in Venezuela following an electoral victory for the opposition. Now the opposition will have to find a way forward as Maduro’s party and the
Algeria’s austerity bill sparks protests
Last week Algeria’s ruling party introduced a new finance bill with austerity measures sparking strong protests from opposition parties. This comes just before a crucial time for the ruling party,
Do President Nieto’s Supreme Court nominees put judicial autonomy at risk?
President Peña Nieto’s two recent Supreme Court appointees cast doubts over the political will to maintain the independence of Mexico’s highest court. The independence of the judiciary is of paramount
How France’s regional elections will impact its next presidential campaign
Regional elections will have an immediate impact on French politics, as parties begin to prepare for the next presidential campaign. For the Socialist government, the time has come to start
India and China vie for the Maldives
China’s increased engagement with the Maldives has fed into New Delhi’s concerns over China’s rising profile in the Indian Ocean. They say that there are three sides to every story;
