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Crude oil prices could detract from short-term security in Nigeria
An economic slowdown due to a decrease in oil revenues in 2016 could contribute to a deteriorating security situation in Nigeria, causing investor apprehension to rise. This article examines the
Deployment of Turkish troops in Iraq threatens economic ties
The deployment of Turkish troops to northern Iraq has sparked strong criticism from Baghdad, threatening political and economic ties between the two countries. The decision by Turkey to send additional
The future of oil production in Iraq
Despite security and financial troubles, Iraq’s crude oil production has grown substantially over the last five years. Moving into 2016, what challenges remain for Iraq’s oil sector? Since 2010, Iraq
Russia’s push to Africa: Cooperation or competition?
As Russia continues its fight against Syrian elements, it has begun to engage more globally in the fight against terrorism, including Boko Haram. In the wake of the recent ISIS-led
Algeria’s austerity bill sparks protests
Last week Algeria’s ruling party introduced a new finance bill with austerity measures sparking strong protests from opposition parties. This comes just before a crucial time for the ruling party,
China and Africa deepen relations at FOCAC
Only time will tell if China-Africa forum initiatives will mirror the theme of a ‘Win-Win Cooperation.’ This year’s sixth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on
The price war continues, but oil might rise soon
While OPEC decided to continue the price war at its December meeting, the downturn in oil prices might end in 2016, due to rebalancing in global supply and demand. OPEC’s
Investing in Mali? An in-depth look at Malian political and security risk
Mali has in recent years flipped from being a heralded model of democracy to being mired in civil war. The history of the large, arid country in the western Sahel
Turkey remains a strategic partner for the West
Turkey may be a better strategic partner than Russia to both the U.S. and Europe. Just as the Western Roman Empire could not survive without access to the riches of its
Are Turkey and Russia headed for confrontation?
Turkey shoots down a Russian fighter jet. Sam Leonard explores what this means for the future of Turkish-Russian relations in this GRI Guest Post. The news this morning that Turkey
