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Reform and modernization in Kazakhstan
Pierre-Olivier Bussieres examines the implications of two recently announced reforms for the economy of Kazakhstan in the coming year.
As Algeria’s Bouteflika withers, so does the country’s outlook
Algeria’s ailing Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been a source of concern for years. Who will succeed him and what could be in store for Algeria’s future?
Under the Radar: Did Trump’s victory seal Brunei’s fate?
Trump’s exit from the TPP and his travel ban from Muslim majority countries are two potent threats to Brunei going forward.
The young emir: Emir Tamim and Qatar’s future
With Emir Tamim – the youngest head of state in the Middle East – Qatar aims to rapidly expand and diversify its economy while tempering its foreign policy. Across the
Sale of the Saudi Aramco: 3 things you should know
Saudi Arabia plans to sell part of its state-owned oil company next year. GRI analyzes the IPO and what it means for investors and the Saudi economy.
Algeria feels squeezed by falling energy prices
With an economy heavily dependent on oil, Algeria has launched a series of measures to secure falling revenues. Within OPEC, Algeria, perhaps more than other of its oil-producing members, is
Limited prospects for EU to diversify natural gas imports
Russia will remain a major supplier of natural gas to the EU as projects to find alternative sources face headwinds from escalating costs and political meddling from Moscow. Whereas Europe
Is there any hope left for Libya?
Since the fall of Qaddafi, Libya has continuously fallen victim to armed militias and political deadlock, weakening its economy and eroding public trust in the new government. Diversification is key