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The Week Ahead: 3-9 June 2018
The G7 meets in Canada as EU and North America struggle with US tariffs. Swiss monetary referendum potentially complicates markets. New Spanish government grapples with nationalist challenges. All in The
Special Report: Grasberg mine talks signal Indonesia’s strengthening resolve
Despite issues concerning the Indonesian government’s divestment plans for Papua’s Grasberg mine, there are growing signs that Indonesia will get its way.
Trends of 2016: Protest at the ballot box
2016 has been a tumultuous year for democratic politics. The rise of populism, nationalism, and anti-establishmentarianism has been the story of the year.
Special Report: How the Nanjing Massacre became a political tool
Japan has withdrawn funding from UNESCO over tensions with China surrounding the Nanjing Massacre. Discover how China’s attitude has changed over the years.
The growth of the anti-establishment movement outside the West
With Narendra Modi and Rodrigo Duterte the trend of the so called ‘anti-establishment’ is spreading outside of the West.
Poland will be the EU’s next battleground
Recent signals from Poland, one of the success stories of EU membership, hint that a new battle may be brewing on the EU’s eastern front.
What exactly is “illiberal democracy”?
How can illiberal democracy exist in the EU? Is democracy still relevant in Europe, or is Central European pioneering a new model?
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
What to expect in Europe in 2016
In addition to the continuation of current crises, Europe will face new matters of contention in 2016. Nationalism and fragmentation within the EU will keep growing, including on the Brexit
India’s tolerance for intolerance
Amid reports of increased discrimination, India must confront this issue rather than shy away from it. Intolerance is not a new phenomenon within India. Neither are religious discrimination, religious extremism or
