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Under the Radar: What Trump, Trudeau and the Security Council all agree on
The Trump administration joins UN Security Council calls for peacekeeping reform and reduced expenditure in the DRC, but there is more than meets the eye. Donald Trump’s America First Budget
The Week Ahead
Moody’s rates South Africa. Venezuela’s crisis deepens. Gibraltar complicates Brexit negotiations. Paraguay weighs term limits. All in The Week Ahead.
Iranian elections highlight future challenges
Less than two months before Iran elects its next president, the country faces a set of political and economic challenges. The outcome of the elections will have a significant impact
Should investors keep giving the Buhari administration the benefit of the doubt?
Despite Nigeria’s recession investors keep buying Nigerian bonds. But will the Buhari administration deliver on economic reform?
Cambodia’s start-up culture blooms, despite hurdles
Cambodia’s acquisition of undersea communication capabilities comes at a fruitful time, as the country sees the creation of an emerging e-commerce and technology ecosystem.
Russia and Iran on the North-South transport corridor: security, control, and power
The global community has their eye on Russia and Iran regarding developments in Syria and the broader Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.
The Week Ahead
Confusion on Capitol Hill, Article 50 is triggered by Whitehall, and an election run-off in Quito. Following Healthcare Debacle, Confusion Sets in on Viable Path Forward for Other Policies Last
Will Angola pay back holders of its foreign currency debt?
Recently, Angola has experienced political and economic turbulence revealing concerning red flags for investors. Here are 5 indicators to watch.
Under the Radar: What’s behind China’s love affair with Morocco?
From trade to tourism, Morocco is quickly becoming a media darling in China, as the country’s stability, location and culture entice Chinese investment.
Why the West needs to re-examine how it helps the Kurdistan Regional Government
The West should use military aid to the KRG to leverage political reform, or risk inadvertently worsening regional security. For the KRG, political reform will strengthen its chances of not only surviving but of flourishing.
