Tag "Unemployment"
South Africa: Political Unrest in a Vulnerable Economy
In July of 2021 political unrest peaked in several South African provinces in response to prolonged economic instability and the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma. The protests were amongst the worst political violence South Africa has witnessed since the end of the Apartheid. The nation’s economy was particularly vulnerable to civil unrest, and served to deepen the impact of the riots.
Three problems facing Spain’s government today
The medium term outlook in Spain is under pressure from three issues. Its politicians will have to act judiciously to avoid a constitutional crisis.
China’s debt situation: The next possible financial crisis?
China’s debt situation is not only growing in size, but also at a rate that economists and policy analysts feel is difficult to sustain.
Special Report: The risks and rewards of digitizing the Middle East
The imminent digital disruptions in the Middle East will present both opportunities and risks – from economic to political and cybersecurity – in the region.
Future Generator: Media sentiment towards Spain to turn negative through January
GRI use EE’s data analytics platform to project that media sentiment towards Spain will turn negative for political and economic reasons.
Under the Radar: Why is Swaziland’s king defaming Asians?
Swaziland’s royal owned paper is spreading hate speech about Asians, as the government seeks to distract from the country’s growing social unrest.
Should Europe implement universal basic income?
Switzerland has voted against a universal basic income, but the debate is alive and well within a number of European states.
Inflation puts Macri’s economic reforms at risk
Macri is making big strides in reforming the economy and is met with relatively little political resistance, but daunting challenges remain.
Matteo Renzi, Italy’s reformist Prime Minister
A GRI Power Brokers feature on President Matteo Renzi of Italy. Since 2014, PM Matteo Renzi has brought new energy to Italian politics and has made it his mission to
Weekly Risk Outlook
Nuclear summit brings leaders to Washington D.C. Mixed data on U.S. economy. Fed Reserve chair speaks. U.S. unemployment might fall. China releases manufacturing data. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Nuclear security summit
