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Baidu in China: Crisis from beyond the grave
Major Chinese firm Baidu is under scrutiny after being accused of promoting misleading medical information—how will markets and politicians respond?
Implications of India’s joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group
India joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group could cause increased tensions on the subcontinent.
The wider implications of ISIS’ Istanbul bombing
Tuesday’s attack on Istanbul Ataturk airport will only exacerbate Turkey’s tourism, security, and economic woes.
Corruption continues to deter investment in Malawi
Three years ago, Malawi was hit by a $32 million corruption scandal. Despite recent efforts to fight corruption, it remains a major obstacle.
Social risk: An underexposed source of disruption
Social risk is real. It is often attributed to globalisation, climate change, pandemics, migration, or social media, but these only increase its likelihood.
After Brexit, Eastern Europe remains loyal, for now
After Brexit highlighted fears over immigration, the EU needs to listen better to its citizens. While Western members face uncertainty, Eastern Europe remains loyal to the EU, for now.
Under the Radar: Tanzania’s helium find risks greater instability over land
A new helium find will spur mining in Tanzania, yet this risks increasing tensions with indigenous communities over land rights, threatening investors.
The rise of Iran’s e-commerce industry
The internet is often a boon for business, which is especially true in Iran, where the online market has expanded significantly over the last three years.
What is next for Latin America’s middle class?
In the aftermath of leftist rule and a commodity boom, Latin American governments now face risks that threaten a still-fragile middle class.
A how-to guide for counterinsurgency – by a former insurgent
A guest post from Roland Bartetzko, a former soldier in the German army and Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK), offers key observations about counterinsurgency from the insurgent’s point of view.
