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Macri faces an uphill battle to boost Argentina’s economy
On Sunday, conservative opposition candidate Mauricio Macri won the country’s first-ever presidential runoff election after months of campaigning for reforms to boost the country’s troubled economy. Macri, the 56-year-old mayor
Turkey remains a strategic partner for the West
Turkey may be a better strategic partner than Russia to both the U.S. and Europe. Just as the Western Roman Empire could not survive without access to the riches of its
Hope or Hype? Opportunities and Challenges for Africa’s Startups
While African startups show promise, continued challenges and obstacles remain. As the global economy continues its sluggish recovery and emerging markets stutter, investors are looking further afield for newfound opportunities.
U.S. and Russia battle for the Asia Pacific
A long-term strategic game is being played out between the United States and Russia in the Asia Pacific, with China at the nexus.
‘Cloned in China’: Beijing aims for biotech dominance
From cloned designer pets to GMO crops, China’s proactive biotech investments are paying off as the country becomes a major biotechnology player. As China diversifies its economy away from semi-skilled
The economic impact of climate change in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is expected to face the worst effects of global warming in the next 30 to 50 years. This will have a significant impact on regional economies and livelihoods.
Weekly Risk Outlook
COP21 begins in Paris. ECB sets interest rates. IMF discusses adding Yuan to SDR. Brazil releases poor Q3 growth figures. LNG summit in Italy explores potential. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Global Climate
Are the BRICS crumbling?
Following the recent move by Goldman Sachs in closing its BRICS fund, the future of this economic A-team seems uncertain. What does the future hold for the BRICS? And can
EU stands by as Macedonia falls into crisis
The small Balkan country of Macedonia has made solid economic progress in the last few years and appears to be an ideal candidate for accession to the EU. But a
OPEC likely to continue price war
The OPEC’s December meeting might cause more stir than usual, as the period of low oil prices enters its 18th month with no visible signs of changes in sight, and
