Latest Insights
The battle for Mosul: What lies ahead
A few days from now, the Iraqi armed forces will start their biggest operation yet: The liberation of Mosul from ISIL forces. A guest post by former insurgent Roland Bartetzko.
Leading with Lukoil: Russia’s economic diplomacy in Iran
The approval of the Iranian Petroleum Contract is the culmination of a summer of economic diplomacy between Moscow and Tehran — with Lukoil at the center.
Special Report: A fractured France at the crossroad of multiple risks
weakened political class and ongoing social tensions expose France to several risk trends.
Future Generator: Senegal’s political fortunes trending upwards
GRI and EE’s ‘Future Generator’ predicts that Senegal’s political fortunes are bent to improve due to positive economic and international developments.
EU finance: Quantitative Easing and the cap key approach
Quantitative Easing in the Eurozone is not perfect, but a better approach may create too much risky exposure for the European Central Bank.
Can stimulus measures offset the impact of Brexit?
In August, the Bank of England announced that fiscal stimulus may be an option, but this may not be enough to counter the uncertainty caused Brexit
The Week Ahead
Argentina continues pro-market blitz. Cyber and digital come to the fore. Federal Reserve releases minutes. The SNP faces Brexit. BoE hits the road.
Three reasons why Russia may be hacking the U.S. election
Understanding why Russia is disrupting the U.S. electoral race through cyber attacks is an important step in preventing it.
Can Armenia’s new defence minister reset the country’s course?
On 3 October 2016, the Armenian President, Serzh Sargsyan, implemented a number of changes in a cabinet reshuffle, which saw the appointment of a new defence minister, Vigen Sargsyan. Discussions
Under the Radar: Cambodia’s political seesaw masks economic opportunities
The escalating political situation in Cambodia is not a major risk. Instead, it reflects the hustle and bustle of an emerging Southeast Asian economy on the cusp of social transformation.
