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Dead or alive ISIS is a threat to Jordan
While regional instability has negatively impacted Jordan’s economy, paradoxically the potential defeat of ISIS, also increases Jordan’s short-term political risks. Earlier this month, Jordan revealed that a gunmen opened fire
Under The Radar: Why China’s energy deregulation overshadows the Aramco IPO
Fighting pollution and overcapacity, China is deregulating its energy sector, opening up one of the country’s last unexploited markets.
The economic implications of US-China tensions
U.S.-China strategic considerations are gradually overshadowing the economic relationship, which could potentially lead to mutually-assured destruction.
The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons: A distinct terrorist threat
The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons are proving to be a major terrorist threat, and could continue to pose even more of a threat than the PKK.
The receding of the Pink Tide in Latin America
The populist left-wing parties are rapidly losing ground in Latin America, but is it good news?
Laos government cracks down on social media use
Attempts to crackdown of social media raised concerns over human rights violations and of potential negative impact on the country’s burgeoning economy
The U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue: An Interview with Professor Wu Xinbo
In the context of the recent U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, GRI sat down with Professor Wu Xinbo, a renowned expert on U.S.-China relations.
Should Europe implement universal basic income?
Switzerland has voted against a universal basic income, but the debate is alive and well within a number of European states.
Sino-US Tick Tack Toe
The recent Sino-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue highlighted the current state of relations between the two economic giants.
What to expect from the Slovak European Council presidency
The presidency of the European Council goes from the Netherlands to Slovakia in July. The Slovak presidency is likely to be bumpier than the Dutch.
