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War in Yemen compromises China’s naval strategy
The conflict in Yemen reveals the strategic vulnerability of China’s People Liberation Army Navy. At the same time it provided a series of firsts, in terms of operational capability, during
US Cities Series: Competitive clusters drive sustainable growth in Seattle
Seattle seeks to utilise its past reputation for innovation and frontier spirit to stay ahead competitively, while implementing welfare policies that buck the national trend. The city of Seattle has
Political risk looms over Russian IT sector
Information technology is a rare example of a globally competitive, non-natural resources sector in the Russian economy. Yet, government attention to this industry has led to clumsy regulations and higher political
US Cities Series: Innovation, growth, and ambition in Kansas City
Usually, the Midwest is not known for technological innovation. Kansas City is rapidly changing that. Those residing outside of the Kansas City metropolitan area could be forgiven for associating the
Book Review: Putin’s Kleptocracy
Anyone interested in the development of capitalism in post-Soviet Russia, Putin’s rise to power, and the nexus between Russian oligarchic business and foreign policy will find this book to be
Indonesia seeks to tackle economic reforms
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has sought to fulfill campaign promises to develop the Indonesian economy and tackle the deficit. To this end, Widodo has bolstered domestic industries with subsidies and
Islamic State expands control of Arsal, Lebanon
Recent developments along the Lebanese north-eastern border region with Syria highlight the current expansion of the Islamic State to control the Arsal district and points to heightened instability in the
Japan extends sanctions against North Korea
Following international allegations of cyber-hacking and continued nuclear testing, Japan is the next nation to extend sanctions against North Korea. However, there is still hope that North Korea might be
US Cities Series: Minneapolis excels with public investment philosophy
Having avoided a race-to-the-bottom of tax breaks to lure businesses, Minneapolis-St. Paul’s long-term approach to public investments is key to its economic success. For the coldest metropolitan area in the
Why does everybody love Chile?
Replacing Brazil as a potential regional leader and as a viable destination for successful businesses, the Andean country has become the go-to-market of Latin America. However, with recent political scandals many
