Tag "United Nations"
Will the North Korea crisis hit boiling point in 2018?
Will 2018 bring us closer to peace on the North Korea issue, or will we teeter more precariously on the nuclear precipice?
What next for Suu Kyi, Myanmar and the Rohingya?
The plight of the Rohingya once again dominates international media headlines. But even though Suu Kyi is reluctant to stop the attacks, geopolitical interests are likely to prevail over any
The slow recovery of Libya’s oil industry
While forecasts suggest that production could reach 1.25 million barrels per day by the end of the year, several factors could affect the revival of the oil industry.
Guatemala faces political uncertainty amid corruption scandal
Guatemala’s political stability has suffered once again, due to a significant corruption scandal involving President Jimmy Morales, who attempted to expel the chief of a UN-backed anti-corruption panel from the country.
The Week Ahead
Theresa May to deliver Brexit speech in Italy as talks with EU stumble. UN General Assembly meets. German elections likely to keep Merkel in power. Saudi Arabia embraces tech reform. All in The
Space launch vehicles and rockets, sanctions and agreements: The issue of compliance
The relationship between Iran and the US appears to be evolving within a framework of political posturing and an international governance system.
The Week Ahead
UN Secretary General attempts to reanimate peace talks. Kurdish referendum plans in limbo. Venezuela begins drafting a new constitution amid sanctions. German general election heats up. All in The Week
Trump’s retreat from American leadership
President Trump has broken a longstanding American commitment to global leadership by withdrawing from key international agreements.
The Week Ahead
Korean president’s trial concludes. Bosnia seeks UN revision. Campaigning starts in Turkey. South American trade with Mexico shifts. All in the Week Ahead.
An aging global population and its economic implications
Nations will have to make many changes or face slower economic growth and increased social costs to deal with aging populations.
