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Inflation puts Macri’s economic reforms at risk
Macri is making big strides in reforming the economy and is met with relatively little political resistance, but daunting challenges remain.
The security implications of Brexit
A Brexit vote to leave the EU on June 23 would have grave implications for the security of the UK, Europe, and NATO.
Weekly Risk Outlook
Peru’s president faces reality. MSCI announces redesignation. Spain readies for elections. Kenyan opposition marches. Economic Forum shows political shifts.
Climate change, cities and the private sector’s golden opportunity
Following the Paris COP 21, countries have come together to limit their CO2 outputs. Yet it is individual cities, not countries, who are leading the charge.
Continued prospects for Mercosur at 25 years
Mercosur faces turbulent times in its 25th year.
Poland will be the EU’s next battleground
Recent signals from Poland, one of the success stories of EU membership, hint that a new battle may be brewing on the EU’s eastern front.
France desperately needs labour reform, unions disagree
Government labour market reform has triggered a nationwide wave of protests in France that underscores soaring tensions within French society.
The assassination of Mullah Akhtar Mansour raises questions about legality and security
After Mullah Akhtar Mansour’s assassination, attention has been turned to the instability and lack of security on the border Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Can Jayalalithaa restore Tamil Nadu’s economy?
India’s J. Jayalalithaa has won re-election as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. What impacts will this have on the state’s numerous economic challenges?
Why the next disruptive technology isn’t tech at all
The next level of disruptive change is beyond optimisation of processes – it must address human problems that underlie today’s complex social challenges.
