Tag "politics"
Is Kazakhstan’s economic growth enough?
Despite the economic growth seen over the past few years, culminating in the 2017 Expo, Kazakhstan still has a long way to go before it can be thought of as
Latin American Domestic Politics Could Hamper TPP
While various Latin American nations have expressed support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), internal political turmoil and scandals in various nations threaten to undermine trans-regional efforts at trade liberalization. Much
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
Weekly Risk Outlook
Queen Elizabeth II sets Parliamentary agenda. The G7 meet in Dresden to economic developments and trade. The UN attempts peace talks to stave off Sunni-Shi’a proxy fighting. Brazilian GDP report
With new president, Tunisia hopes for economic stability
Almost four years after the popular uprising that ousted longtime autocrat Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisians completed their formal transition to democracy this month with the election of their first
Egypt’s economic crisis may finally be coming to a head
Ever since the Arab Spring the Egyptian economy has been on shaky footing. However, it seems that things may now be coming to a head and a true economic crisis
South Korea’s economy: Why the North won’t sink it
The South Korean economy has been sputtering of late. Economic growth slowed to 2% in 2012, falling from a more robust 3.7% in the previous year. Important sectors such as
