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Can U.S. manufacturing really become great again?
Donald Trump promised to revive U.S manufacturing. If these jobs return, and there is no guarantee they will, then certain key factors must be addressed.
Bloc to bloc: why ECOWAS cannot sign the EU’s EPA
Another European EPA hits a wall in Africa as Nigeria – the continent’s largest economy – continues to reject a West African deal.
Belgium’s evolving terror threat
A year after the deadly terrorist attacks that hit Brussels, Belgium, radicalized Islamist militants continue threaten the country.
Future Generator: Media Sentiment Trending Positive in Ukraine
The ‘Future Generator’ is a highly unique and cutting-edge approach to forecasting ‘media sentiment’, developed by a partnership between Global Risk Insights (GRI) and Ethnographic Edge (EE). The aim of
The Week Ahead
Uncertainty hits the oil markets. Tensions heat up between Scotland and Westminster. Corruption scandal in Brazil hits dozens across the political spectrum. All in The Week Ahead. Time to look at oil markets
Under the Radar: Tajikistan on track to be the next Afghanistan
Tajikistan, the world’s leading exporter of suicide bombers to ISIS has the potential to become the next terrorist hotspot as a host of factors converge to put the small Central Asian nation at serious risk.
India’s demonetisation policy: have the risks been averted?
Despite a resilient economy and the recent electoral victories of the ruling BJP party, India’s demonetisation policy could still provide risks.
Why is Brazil pushing ahead with contentious pension reform?
Unsustainable pension spending in Brazil threatens to devastate Brazil’s economy. To save the nation from going bust, President Michel Temer proposes a controversial reform package.
Germany’s security dilemma: Realpolitik rediscovered
Instability from Russia, the U.S. and Middle East is waking Germany from its post-Cold War slumber: it must take more responsibility for its own security.
Trump’s budget proposal: Winners, losers, and economic ramifications
President Trump’s 2018 federal budget proposal has serious long and short term ramifications for the American people, economy and global stability.
