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Tough economic challenges await Taiwan president-elect

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TAIWAN

The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…

Gulf arms sector localisation may be slow and patchy

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GULF STATES

Some Gulf states have targeted the development of an indigenous arms industry as part of their economic diversification efforts.

Tokyo will move closer to Washington on Taiwan

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JAPAN

In rapid succession, unprecedented statements, meetings and actions over the last few months indicate stronger Japanese support for Taiwan, and by implication its autonomy from…

Russian import substitution will struggle

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RUSSIA

Russia import substitution.

Hurricane effects amplify Puerto Rico’s deeper trouble

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PUERTO RICO

Politics and economics update for Puerto Rico.

President’s absence will blunt Nigerian foreign policy

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's foreign policy priorities

COVID-19 crisis could alter Angolan power dynamics

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ANGOLA

Various restrictions are being eased, and parts of the economy gradually reopened, although a sanitary cordon around Luanda remains. Angola has 73 confirmed COVID-19 cases…

Egypt will use arms deals to boost regional standing

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EGYPT

On March 12, Cairo announced a 2-billion-dollar deal to buy advanced fighter jets from Russia. This comes against the background of new data showing that Egypt has climbed to…

Israel will balance China ties despite US concerns

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ISRAEL/CHINA

However, as bilateral trade and investment have expanded, notably in the technology sector, so too have security concerns. Washington has successfully blocked Beijing’s…

Israel ties could fundamentally change Gulf structures

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GULF STATES/ISRAEL

Bahrain also joined the ‘Abraham Accords’ in late 2020, while Sudan and Morocco promised to follow suit.