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Under the Radar: How Mozambique increased national debt by 20% in three easy steps
Mozambique’s debt scandal highlights the risks in letting security services run businesses, as they undermine transparency and economic independence.
Will a teachers strike in Argentina impact the next elections?
The teachers’ strike in Argentina is the result of a stagnating economy and raises questions over Mauricio Macri’s popularity.
The Week Ahead
Trump Presidency likely to reach further instability. Macron and Le Pen prepare for debate as election heats up. UK council elections serve as prelude to snap election. All in The Week Ahead.
A web of lies: The impossibility of progress in Korea
Bellicose rhetoric aside, President Trump’s policies towards North Korea will be characterized by words rather than action.
Getting realistic about Brexit UK’s Empire 2.0 vision for Africa
A deeper UK engagement with African trade is sensible and beneficial, however, negotiators will need to wake up to complexities of hashing out any deals on the continent. When The
Belarus will not be the “next Ukraine”
The weak status of Belarus’ opposition and the economic interest found in maintaining Russian interests indicate the country will remain stable.
Five Takeaways from the Arab League’s 28th summit
Many in the Middle Eastern region and beyond expected low expectations for the Arab League, as its 28th summit commenced on March 29, 2017. The 72-year-old League has often failed to
The one major blind spot in most cyber risk strategies
Potential targets of cyber attacks must build more effective & fully resilient cyber risk capacities. One key focus that gets overlooked: reputational risk
Under the Radar: Africa is becoming traditional Chinese medicine’s best customer
Traditional Chinese medicine provides China a surprisingly robust soft power tool in Africa, as Beijing increasingly exports medical expertise while also increasingly sourcing ingredients from Africa to meet domestic demand.
Special Report: Malaysia’s healthcare sector provides a catalyst for growth
Despite other problems facing the country, Malaysia is managing to consolidate its position at the forefront of global healthcare. What are the implications for investment?
