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2018: A year of challenges for President Macron
As Macron pushes forward additional socio-economic reforms, the French head-of-state will face substantial challenges in 2018.
Is an Israel-Hezbollah war inevitable?
As Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem raises tensions, the real threat may be elsewhere: the risk of military confrontation between Tel Aviv and Hezobllah has not been this high since 2006.
Regardless of who wins Chile’s elections, Codelco likely loses
If Chile’s year-long bull market is anything to go by, conservative candidate Sebastian Piñera is likely to become the country’s next president after the December run-offs. But neither Piñera nor
Will the US-Japan alliance endure under a Trump presidency?
Like a second-string quarterback thrown into a tie game in the fourth quarter, Japan is shouldering a heavier burden in Asia-Pacific, though not by design.
‘Tis the season to be realistic: 5 things to know about North Korean tensions
North Korea’s latest missile test puts the US mainland firmly in Kim’s sights. Here are five key points to understand the current crisis.
The Week Ahead: 3 – 9 December
UK reaches Brexit deadline. Brazilian president supports campaign rally. India changes interest rates. US government faces shutdown. All in The Week Ahead.
When rebels go mainstream: FARC’s role in Colombia’s 2018 elections
As a highly controversial part of the peace plan, Colombia’s Congress approved FARC as a political party, granting them 10 seats in Congress. What does this mean for the 2018 elections?
The Islamic State threat to Europe’s Christmas season
The Islamic State’s threats to the Christmas season highlight the organisation’s intent to hit major public events and remain active in Europe.
Trump and the ‘normalisation’ of relations with Cuba
On 8 November, Washington imposed fresh sanctions on Cuba, targeting the tourism and business industries. Is this a return to Cold War politics?
Strong partnerships, information sharing essential for Saudi’s new Cyber Security Authority
As Saudi Arabia implements Vision 2030, it must improve public-private partnerships and generate legal frameworks regarding data security and privacy.
