Tag "United States"
Why the Kurdish referendum is part of Barzani’s wider strategy
Kurdish authorities announced on Wednesday that Iraqi Kurds overwhelmingly voted in favour of a split from Iraq, with 92.7 percent of voters casting their vote in favour of Kurdistan’s independence.
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.
Labor shortage in the United States becoming an increasingly dire issue
Currently, the United States is facing a severe skilled and unskilled worker shortage that has long and short-term economic implications.
Trump’s burn book: NAFTA negotiations will only extend Chinese influence in the Americas
Trump once labelled NAFTA, “the worst trade deal maybe ever signed anywhere”. This month, he unveiled the NAFTA negotiating agenda, providing a template for trade negotiations yet to occur with other countries – such as China, Germany, and Japan. With an emphasis on tackling tax systems and removing barriers to the US agriculture and manufacturing industries, Asian negotiators will be watching closely.
The Week Ahead
Japan reworks its energy policy. Kenya goes to the polls. US and Russia meet at ASEAN summit. Brazil eyes pension reform. All in The Week Ahead.
A home affairs super ministry: Australia’s new national security framework
Australia’s security apparatus is getting a makeover but when it comes to tackling the threat of terrorism is the UK’s Home Office really the best model?
To the victor belong the spoils: The future of green energy
In recent years, China has pushed for the rapid development of renewable energy infrastructure, touting itself as the leader of innovative green energy.
Vietnam and the Philippines dive back into contested waters
Both Vietnam and the Philippines restarted drilling and exploring for oil in contested waters in the South China Sea – risking the ire of China.
How can US businesses and investors track improvement of the business climate in Cuba?
The tightening of US policy toward Cuba limits business opportunities, but falls well short of a reversal of the historic opening with Cuba in 2015.
The Japan-EU Trade Agreement: Pushing back against protectionism
Japan and the EU have agreed to a trade deal that will eliminate the vast majority of both tariff and non-tariff barriers.
