Search results

Politics will cloud Mozambique’s reconstruction plans

Location:

MOZAMBIQUE

Despite a recent spike in insurgent attacks, the authorities remain optimistic that military interventions by Rwanda and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are…

Damascus may indulge Kurdish autonomy hopes

Location:

SYRIA

On the same day, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told his Russian counterpart that although the Kurds were “drunk” on US assistance, Damascus would not allow the violation…

AMLO’s candidate set to take Mexico City

Location:

MEXICO

Mexico City elections.

Burundi’s foreign overtures may have mixed impacts

Location:

BURUNDI

In contrast to his predecessor’s open hostility towards the multilateral system, Ndayishimiye stressed the importance of international cooperation. However, Ndayishimiye will have…

Prospects for Western EU in 2021

Location:

PROSPECTS 2021

In addition to addressing the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, Angela Merkel, who has provided stable leadership in Germany and the EU over the past 15 years, will depart…

Prospects for the euro-area in 2020

Location:

PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for the euro-area in 2020.

Prospects for Nigeria in 2020

Location:

PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Nigeria in 2020.

Australia election produces South Pacific rethink

Location:

AUSTRALIA

While campaigning for this month’s general election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned China that establishing a military base on the Solomon Islands would cross “a red line”…

Zambian constitution changes will weaken its democracy

Location:

ZAMBIA

These contentious changes will strengthen the executive and weaken oversight from both the legislature and judiciary. Opposition to the amendments is growing from independent…

Belgian unity is at stake under new government

Location:

BELGIUM

The coalition, headed by Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, consists of seven parties from Green, liberal, socialist and fiscally conservative backgrounds. The main challenges will…