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Google’s antitrust charges underscore EU’s battle on anti-competitiveness
Europe is struggling to reconcile an era of a rapid change in the tech industry, the power of giant tech firms, and ‘big data’.
Three ways to do business with Iran
Iran has re-entered the global market and investors are lining up. See who is leading the pack, and who is lagging behind.
Economic impact of natural disasters
Risk analysis may be falling short with regard to natural disasters. While the management of political challenges has charged ahead in both the private and public sectors, comparable services regarding
Haiti’s electoral imbroglio: once again, no vote
Haiti’s presidential and legislative run-off elections were postponed for a fourth time, and the provisional government currently in place will last longer than the original 120 days accorded on 5
Why Kazakhstan may prefer political stability
Kazakhstan’s political system continues to be structured by informal power networks that revolve around President Nazarbayev’s capacity to maintain stability.
Burying TTIP: Why a rapid deal is improbable
The current political cycles in the US and the EU associated with popular opposition to the deal increase the risk of a blockage of TTIP negotiations.
Crisis in Venezuela – A lesson from Saudi Arabia
Venezuela is hit by a nationwide energy crisis brought on by severe drought, hurting a weak economy that is already suffering from the drop in oil prices.
Canada to trial guaranteed minimum income
Canada is seeing increased public and government support for a guaranteed minimum income; with a pilot-project set for 2017.
Turkey’s new Central Bank Governor must walk political minefield
New Central Bank Governor Çetinkaya faces political pressure to cut interest rates while trying to reduce Turkey’s high inflation.
Weekly Risk Outlook
Deadline to form Spanish government hits. Indiana primary will be decisive. Cameron speaks to Commons re Brexit. UK elections test Labour strength.
