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Islamic State finances can withstand oil losses

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SYRIA/IRAQ

The US-led coalition operating in Iraq and Syria has stepped up efforts to disrupt ISG's financial operations in recent months, primarily through the bombing of oil production…

Oil firm's demise lays China's crony capitalism bare

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CHINA

The downfall of China CEFC Energy Company.

Drugs gangs will pose increasing Chile security risks

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CHILE

This affects particularly northern Chile and Santiago. It is reflected in an increase in violent crime and, in some places dominated by the cartels, a loss of state control.

Investment may not solve Pakistan’s electricity woes

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PAKISTAN

Electricity shortages in Pakistan.

Protests put Kenya’s political leaders under pressure

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KENYA

Although the protests have remained relatively limited in scale and spread, they have nevertheless highlighted widespread opposition to Ruto’s economic policies and led to…

Prospects for US politics in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for US politics in 2017.

Biden's top picks to shape 'big tech' antitrust agenda

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UNITED STATES

The move comes as Google, and 'big tech' more generally, face growing scrutiny over their market power and political influence. Google alone faces three major antitrust lawsuits.

Angola's banks could face a deepening crisis

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ANGOLA

More than two years of structurally lower oil prices have exposed the nature of the sector’s lending practices, which have been partially obscured by the industry’s rapid growth…

The cyber insurance market will grow rapidly

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INTERNATIONAL

Ransomware attacks have surged this year, and ransomware payments and cyber insurance premiums have also risen. Cyber risks are far outpacing the current size and shape of the…

Tourism will settle to a new normal after the pandemic

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INTERNATIONAL

Tourism outlook.