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European Banking Union comes with fiscal discipline
By end 2014, the European Banking Union will be a reality. Aside from being aimed at restoring banking sector stability, there are far-reaching implications for fiscal discipline. The long-awaited European
Despite setbacks, Serbia sees increased entrepreneurship
As Serbia recovers from devastating floods in May, Belgrade has a flourishing network of young entrepreneurs taking hold. This could provide many lucrative opportunities as the country prepares to join the
Why Russia is not concerned about the G7
Russia was excluded from this year’s G7 summit due to its threatening behavior in Ukraine. However, this may not be the breakdown in international relations many fear and is probably
Presidential elections bring Ukraine closer to the West
The success of the presidential elections and the clean victory of the pro-European candidate Petro Poroshenko will bring Ukraine closer to the West, but the conflict with Russia is likely
US Decline Series: US shows long-term commitment to Asia-Pacific security
While rising tensions have provoked concern over the United States’ status as the region’s security guarantor, the Pacific Power is not going anywhere. This GRI series challenges the myth of the
Chinese real estate firms turn to overseas investment
While Chinese top-tier real estate companies gain a more solid financial foundation, small developers in lower-tier cities face rising risks. Since 2013, Chinese real estate developers have looked overseas for investment
China-Vietnam conflict points to geopolitical shift
With tensions increasing on both sides, maritime border disputes are directly affecting life and economic production in both China and Vietnam. However, the disagreements also point to China’s growing assertiveness
EU seal case adds new protectionism to WTO
The WTO’s public morality exemption has seldom been employed. However, a recent successful challenge has changed that and may herald a litany of trade restrictions in the near future. Goods,
China territorial deadlocks hurt regional trade
Tensions between China and several East Asian countries have heated up over the last year. Is it simply another round of disputes that have occurred multiple times since 2007, or something
Energy reform in Mexico still presents risks
Mexico’s energy reforms are necessary to revitalize the sector. If the reform process is any indication, however, foreign firms will be wise to enter with caution. So dear to Mexican
