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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The next emerging economy?
With positive macroeconomic indicators, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is aspiring to be an emerging country by 2030. To achieve this goal, the country appears to be more willing
For China and Russia, investments in Latin America bring new alliances
China and Russia, seeking to strengthen their global economic footprint and forge new and renewed political alliances, have increased their presence in Latin America. When talking about emerging markets, its impossible
UK election: Interview with Hadleigh Roberts, Labour parliamentary candidate
In advance of the UK election on May 7th, GRI sat down with Hadleigh Roberts, the Labour Party parliamentary candidate for the Thornbury & Yate constituiency. The countdown has started,
Two ways WWII’s legacy still links Europe to the Middle East
This May 7th marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe (VE Day). Just a short distance away, the Middle East still remains a major source of
Indonesian president Widodo using executions to demonstrate authority
In the face of international reproach, the executions of Australian citizens Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are intended to make Joko Widodo appear decisive. More than anything, they are an
Arms deal with Nicaragua boosts Russia’s presence in Latin America
Frequent visits to the region by high-ranking Russian officials have stirred rumors of military weaponry sales to Nicaragua. This has caused the US and its allies to be on alert
Weekly Risk Outlook
The UK heads to the polls in a hotly contested election. The US Department of Labor releases April’s unemployment figures. Canada’s largest oil producing province votes on a new government.
Clean energy: China’s new strategy for growth
China has been investing large sums of money into clean energy – in fact, more than any other country in the world. The reasons for this are strategic, and can
How should investors respond to China’s SOE reform?
Beijing’s recent reforms on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are likely to alter these companies’ investment activities overseas. In the short run, current partners of Chinese SOEs should be cautious of their
South Sudan faces impending economic collapse
Oil production has been slashed and oil revenues hurt by falling prices, depriving the government in Juba of most of the money it desperately needs. The UN warns that South
