Tag "Russia"
Syrian conflict headed in dangerous new direction
A number of factors suggest that the Syrian conflict is heading into a dangerous new direction for the West and the opposition forces.
Weekly Risk Outlook
The Philippines goes to the polls. Russia and the West continue negotiations over Ukraine. Brazil closes in on impeachment proceedings. Key conferences take place in the Middle East and Latin America. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook.
Japan needs its own agenda to better trade ties with Russia
Recently, Sergey Lavrov visited Japan to discuss bilateral cooperation. The visit’s real aim was to stress the value to Russia of a more independent Japan.
Just how bad is the state of Turkey’s tourism sector?
With Ankara facing internal and external security threats, as well as tensions with Russia, Turkey’s tourism sector is paying the price.
Montenegro: another Balkan nation to experience unrest
Montenegro is currently experiencing instability over its proposed membership of NATO, corruption allegations and anticipated elections later this year. Uncertainty blights the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Crisis has gripped
Economic risk associated with new Russian National Guard
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent creation of a new National Guard reflects the administration’s concerns with multiple potential internal security threats. These threats are magnified by Russia’s continued economic downturn
G7 foreign ministers meeting: Turning the heat on China
G7 foreign ministers convened in Japan last week. Although heads of states won’t meet in Japan until next month, this meeting gives a hint of the priorities of the group, and more widely the West and its key allies in the Asia-Pacific region
Yatsenyuk’s resignation highlights Ukraine’s structural issues
Prime Minister Yatsenyuk’s resignation highlights structural governance issues in Ukraine, underscoring the risks posed by a high degree of corruption.
Putin emerges as a winner in the Panama Papers scandal
the Panama Papers revelations of corruption will not pose a significant threat to the stability of Putin’s regime but will worsen Russia-US relations and the country’s image in the West.
Weekly Risk Outlook
Greece begins sending back migrants to Turkey. Peruvians head to the polls. Reserve Bank of Australia reacts to changes in AUD. Netherlands votes on EU-Ukraine agreement. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook.
