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As Algeria’s Bouteflika withers, so does the country’s outlook
Algeria’s ailing Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been a source of concern for years. Who will succeed him and what could be in store for Algeria’s future?
The UK and EU face off over Middle Eastern trade
Theresa May’s recent visits to Trump and Erdogan are under discussion as negotiations and trade deals make the reality of Brexit felt all the more strongly.
Fighting ISIS on social media won’t stop them from using it
Efforts by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube in 2017 are certainly welcomed, but removing ISIS from social media platforms is expected to be a daunting task.
Will the Iraq-U.S. relationship survive the Trump era?
Iraq is at an important crossroads in the fight against the Islamic State. With aggressive posturing between the incoming Trump Administration and Iran, pressure will increase on Iraqi Prime Minister
Winners and losers of the battle against H1B visas
The Trump administration may move start implementing another electoral promise: protecting American jobs by revisiting the non-immigrant visa system.
May day: Breaking down the upcoming French election
With four front-runners facing difficult sets of issues, the electoral campaign is likely to be tumultuous with continued weakening French institutions.
Future Generator: Bahrain faces political volatility
In Bahrain, growing public unrest and government suppression of dissent will perpetuate negative media coverage over the next two weeks.
Brazil: Country of the future no more
2016 was a year full of political crises and there were few places where the trouble ran as deep as it did in Brazil. After order broke down last year,
The Week Ahead
Brexit moves forward. Senate considers cabinet appointments. IEA indicates whether OPEC production cuts will be successful. All in The Week Ahead.
Under the Radar: Did Trump’s victory seal Brunei’s fate?
Trump’s exit from the TPP and his travel ban from Muslim majority countries are two potent threats to Brunei going forward.
