09.08.2019
India’s shaky shadow banks give Modi a financial headache
Non-banking financial companies have been hit by a liquidity crunch that threatens to starve many businesses of credit.
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23.07.2019
Why Brussels is unnerved by China’s Balkan overtures
Beijing sees the former Yugoslavia as a key element of its plan for greater access to European markets, but its investments in the region are a mixed blessing.more >
16.07.2019
How Iraq Is helping Iran survive US sanctions
There seems little Washington can do to prevent Iraq becoming a key Iranian trading partner and energy customer.more >
09.07.2019
Mutual economic interest draws Israel and Arab neighbours closer
Gas and water deals either planned or under way, as commercial and environmental interests take precedence over geopolitical rivalries.more >
26.06.2019
Peronism may be on course for a comeback in Argentina
Free-marketeer Mauricio Macri has struggled to turn Argentina's sclerotic economy around, leaving the door open for Peronist cheerleader Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.more >
25.06.2019
Cryptocurrencies: the next chapter lies in regulation
Improving checks and balances to make the sector thrive.more >
17.06.2019
Sudan’s transition crisis: role of corruption
Some in the Transitional Military Council may be reluctant to submit to the scrutiny of a democratic administration.more >
14.06.2019
The roots of Moldova’s standoff
Why bitter political enemies have combined forces to precipitate the most serious political crisis ever faced by the country. more >
05.06.2019
US trails Russia and China in Arctic race
Washington exercised by its rivals’ rapid progress in harnessing the region’s resources and navigation potential as a new 'Great Game' emerges. more >
04.06.2019
Malaysia’s Mahathir: early promise dims
One year into his term, Malaysia’s prime minister has struggled to meet public expectations.
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