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The Week Ahead
RNC tests Republican unity. IMF releases forecasts. Greek Parliament votes on reform. NATO and Gulf ministers meet. G-20 convenes.
How Turkey’s attempted military coup hurts NATO
Under Erdoğan, Turkey has increasingly become an obstruction to NATO and Western foreign policy implementation in the region.
Assessing the impact of Saudi Arabia’s suicide bombings
On July 4th, three suicide attacks occurred across Saudi Arabia. What impact have these attacks had on political risk in the region?
The dangers of NATO’s power play
NATO faces increased Russian hostility across multiple fronts in Europe.
Australia’s election sparks political and economic uncertainty
With an increasingly possible hostile Senate and party infighting, many are wondering whether this government will be able to create the stability the Australian economy needs.
Nice and the terrorist war on France
The July 14th terrorist attack in Nice highlights the ongoing tensions within France’s political class in regard to the response to the current threat.
Under the Radar: Laos’ new PM pushes for regional integration
Laos’ new leader Thangloun Sisoulith is banking on regional integration and economic diversification, as Laos chairs ASEAN in 2016.
Four effects of Brexit on the Middle East
Although far removed from the chaos that is going on in Europe and the UK, the effects of the Brexit vote will have a ripple effect in the MENA region.
Italy’s defence outlook for 2016
Italian defence spending will continue to stagnate in the near-term, prompting important questions surrounding ongoing procurement programmes.
Brexit and the worst-case scenario: What future for the UK’s international trade?
The triggering of Article 50 will leave the UK several options with regard to its future trade relations with the EU. In the worst case scenario that the EU and the UK cannot come to a new partnership agreement, where could the UK turn to boost its exports?
