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Outlook for the Tsai Ing-wen presidency: Consolidating power, driving reform
Taiwan’s first female president hopes her newly appointed Premier will be able to help enact reforms she promised during her campaign. Tsai Ing-wen’s electoral victory in January 2016 was historic and
Sweden’s air-defense system is due for a major upgrade
Sweden’s outdated air-defense system spurs fierce competition over a billion-dollar contract, signaling growing security concerns.
The dangers of Europe’s failure to defend democracy
Europe is increasingly holding back when faced with clear violators of democratic norms, from the far-flung DRC to neighbouring countries like Turkey. The ramifications end up jeopardising Europe’s own security. Earlier
How the US shale revolution could come to a grinding halt
The US shale revolution has upended global oil markets and reshaped how OPEC does business. But Wall Street has different ideas for the revolution that could raise oil prices higher in 2018.
The impact of Chinese investments in Malaysia
For countries like Malaysia, chinese investments in infrastructure offer clear benefits but also come with costs, both economic and strategic.
How human rights failures could destabilize the ASEAN region
If the region continues to overlook widespread human rights abuses, political stability and economic growth will be at risk.
Russia’s ‘Orthodox Crusaders’: A growing threat?
A film about a royal love affair would not normally raise many eyebrows. But in Russia, the upcoming release of Matilda – in which director Alexey Uchitel explores the liaison
Hamas reaches out to Algeria
Qatar´s calls for Hamas officials to leave the Gulf state prompted the group to seek to disperse its leadership, citing Algeria as a potential base.
Is the referendum on Kurdish independence a spark in a powder keg?
GRI Debate: Will the independence referendum in Kurdistan further destabilize Iraq and the region? Kurdish authorities announced on Wednesday that Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly voted in favour of a split from Iraq,
Three reasons why the Barcelona attacks tip the scales towards Catalan independence
The Barcelona attack brought to light growing tensions likely to influence the upcoming referendum.
