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Why the Kurdish referendum is part of Barzani’s wider strategy
Kurdish authorities announced on Wednesday that Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly voted in favour of a split from Iraq, with 92.7 percent of voters casting their vote in favour of Kurdistan’s independence.
Referendum in Kurdistan: A risky gamble in a volatile region
Nearly 93% of eligible voters in Kurdistan have cast their ballot in favour of independence. Although technically the referendum is non-binding, it does represent a new and potentially dangerous phase
Under the Radar: Why savvy investors should take a look at Côte d’Ivoire
Despite its recent history, Côte d’Ivoire is certainly emerging as a powerful economic player in West Africa and is worth paying attention to.
A stellar power in the making? The role of India in the global space economy
This year has been a milestone for India in terms of increasing its competitiveness in the growing global space industry.
Water wars: China’s new weapon against India
With border tensions continuing near Pangong Lake, China has fashioned a powerful weapon in the form of water to undermine Indian territory.
Angola post-Dos Santos: An interview with Edward Semple
GRI interviews Edward Semple to understand the evolution of the political and economic situation in Angola.
The slow recovery of Libya’s oil industry
While forecasts suggest that production could reach 1.25 million barrels per day by the end of the year, several factors could affect the revival of the oil industry.
The Energy Briefing: The struggle for Kurdistan’s oil
On Monday, September 25, the government of Iraqi Kurdistan will hold an independence referendum. Although the vote will not trigger any immediate change to the nature of the Kurdish sovereignty
The Week Ahead
Iraqi Kurds and Catalans vote on independence. NAFTA negotiations enter round three. Republican attempt to repeal Obamacare. All in The Week Ahead.
Money talks: China’s purse strings direct Pakistan’s war on terror
China is being lauded as Pakistan’s new partner, in the fight against regional terrorism, by offering soft loans in the interests of securing the China-Pakistan corridor.
