Tag "economy"
Modi’s “Make in India” campaign a step in the right direction
Narendra’s Modi’s “Make in India” campaign is only one half of what is needed to make India a manufacturing powerhouse “Make in India” is an initiative by the Indian government
Burundi’s neglected economy
A climate of fear has swept over Bujumbura, with at least 100 people killed in Burundi’s capital city since last Friday, following a string of brutal clashes between opposition groups
Do Taiwan’s 2016 Elections Threaten Ties with China?
With Taiwan’s pro-independence presidential candidate firmly leading in the polls for the upcoming 2016 election, tensions between Beijing and Taipei could escalate as Taiwan’s recent pro-China stance is reversed. For nearly eight
Book review: Ukraine: What Went Wrong and How To Fix It
As the conflict continues in Ukraine with international media outlets painting an unequivocally pessimistic situation, Anders Aslund argues that Ukraine’s political class is facing an opportunity to make things right on the
US trade deficit soars to six-year high: Signal or noise?
With the US trade deficit at a six-year high, analysts have attributed the widening gap to a strong appreciation of the US dollar coupled with labor strikes at ports along
Can a new Prime Minister bring the rebound Finland needs?
Finland’s Prime Minister-elect Juha Sipilä has the difficult task of forming a new government, but he is determined to create a small, efficient coalition that can push through with quick
Why does everybody love Chile?
Replacing Brazil as a potential regional leader and as a viable destination for successful businesses, the Andean country has become the go-to-market of Latin America. However, with recent political scandals many
What to take away from Obama’s trip to India
The meeting between the heads of the world’s oldest and the world’s biggest democracy proved to be more than just show as the two leaders managed to strike an accord
Russia unveils anti-crisis plan to rescue its economy
In response to Standard and Poor’s downgrade of Russia’s credit rating to junk, the government has adopted a $35 billion anti-crisis plan. However, the document is ambiguous and the measures
Can the Central African Federation survive recent events?
In the wake of recent sweeping environmental and political events, member countries of the defunct Central African Federation make painful choices to improve their economic performance. Will a rainbow follow the
