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China’s march westward and the ISIS challenge
China is making inroads geopolitically by claiming strategic wins, but terrorism and ISIS remain a threat that can undo it all. In recent years, China is slowly returning to its
Is Greece heading towards a referendum?
Will increased tension between Greece and its creditors lead to a potentially destabilizing Greek referendum on austerity measures or membership in the euro? In a March 12 interview on Australian
Nuclear deal offers only a glimmer of hope for Iran’s economy
Between crippling sanctions and plunging oil prices, Iran’s economy has been under severe pressure in recent years. While the potential for a nuclear deal has caused optimism, entrenched interests of the
Will the African Growth and Opportunity Act be renewed?
For many textile workers it is already well past midnight on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) renewal. Apparel buyers plan nine months to two years ahead so uncertainty
Walmart financial services hampered by regulation
Walmart offers a range of financial services and could offer even more to underbanked households. So why does current regulation and public sentiment stand in the way of that expansion?
Front National poised to win first round of regional elections in March
Front National (FN), led by Marine Le Pen, the daughter of founder Jean-Marie Le Pen, has gained a lot of ground in polls lately. This is a warning to the centre-right
Iran nuclear talks closing in on final agreement
With negotiators assembling in Lausanne this week for a critical round of talks on the future of Iran’s nuclear program, the long-running negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program seem to have entered
GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook
Nuclear talks with Iran continue as deadlines loom. The Fed meets to discuss increases in interest rates. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces reelection hiccups. China and Japan head for a prospective
Opinion: Software “backdoors” a risk to corporate security
Proposals by the American, British and Chinese governments mandating the installment of “backdoors” in encryption software threaten to undermine the security of the internet and expose consumers and corporations to
Equity crowdfunding puts new pressures on regulation
Crowdfunding has the potential to change the way businesses raise money, but it also raises complex questions for the SEC about how it approaches investor protection. With the prominence of
