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A year after the peace treaty, violence is on the rise in Colombia
A year after Colombia’s landmark peace treaty with the FARC, excitement has turned into serious doubts about the deal’s success.
The economic cost of the Catalonia crisis
The political crisis in Spain is starting to have economic consequences. Companies are moving their headquarters from Catalonia, and GDP forecasts are down.
Now or never for Brazil’s pension reform
Brazil’s economy shows signs of improvements but the government needs to implement substantial pension reform to respond to demographic issues.
Risk of US-China showdown hangs over South China Sea
While all eyes are on North Korea, the shadow of a more traditional big-power conflict between the United States and China hangs over the South China Sea.
Under the Radar: Security in the Sulu Sea is set to improve
The region of the Sulu Sea, just last year branded the ‘New Somalia’, is benefiting from a new trilateral security initiative.
What Xi’s report to the 19th Party Congress tells us about a more assertive China
The 19th Party Congress offers valuable insight into the foundation, new direction, and priorities of Chinese policy for the next five years.
Can Trump reverse Thailand’s drift towards China?
By emphasizing “America First,” Trump has been able to reengage Thai military leaders. But will this be enough to turn back Thailand’s closeness to China?
The Week Ahead: 29 October – 4 November
Australian Government thrown into confusion. Iran privatizes gas stations. Kenya awaits election results. All in The Week Ahead.
Kyrgyz elections stoke regional tensions
The Kyrgyz presidential elections are a positive sign for democracy, but a recent quarrel between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan threatens integration efforts.
Saudi Arabia’s new economy: Projecting power in an unstable region
Part 3 of our special series on Saudi 2.0 assesses the outlook for economic reforms, and whether regional conflicts will put everything at risk.
