Tag "Iceland"
Panama Papers: Resignation of Iceland PM bolsters Pirate Party
The release of the Panama Papers implicating the now former Icelandic Prime Minister in tax evasion has sent ripples across society. With his departure, Iceland is expected to endure both political disruption and the
Panama Papers: Iceland PM’s resignation heralds importance of popular reaction
Only days after the Panama Papers leak revealed a trove of confidential and incriminating financial documents, a head of state has resigned. In a powerful show of popular protest, Icelanders have taken to
What lies ahead for Iceland in 2016?
Icelanders are wondering what is ahead for their country in 2016. Will Iceland be ready for something new, more of the same, or perhaps a mixture of both? A special
Nordic Defense Cooperation to counter Russian threat
The five Nordic defense ministers announced last week the beginning of extensive military cooperation between their countries, arguing that Russia is currently the biggest threat to European security. In a declaration published
Iceland weighs benefits of adopting euro in midst of recovery
Iceland has been recovering from its financial crisis of late 2008. What does this mean for the future possibilities of Iceland’s accession to the European Union? After taking office in
Big Questions Loom with China’s Trade Liberalisation
Trade negotiators are working long hours these days. The United States’ initiatives in Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) have attracted broad attention, especially as the
10 Unexpected but Well-Governed Countries
Everyone knows that the Scandinavian countries have great welfare systems, low levels of corruption and highly responsive governments. Just as everyone knows that Singapore and Hong Kong have incredibly efficient
The Dragon looks North: China’s emerging Arctic policy
The future potential of an Arctic shipping corridor has caught China’s attention, as Beijing increases its involvement in the region. The Mandarin translation for the word ‘crisis’ is ‘危机’ (wei
