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Ukraine: Domestic Politics

Ukraine’s Presidential Runoff: Uncertainty Lingers as Prime Minister Refuses to Concede Defeat

Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Energy Security and Supply Risks

Qatar: Economic Profile

Qatar Economic Outlook: Still Fired by Gas?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Eastern Europe: Banking Sector

Jitters in Greece: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Bulgaria : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Serbia : Slovakia : South East Europe : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management

Ukraine: Economic Profile

Ukraine: Economic Outlook 2010

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Cambodia: Domestic Politics

Will the Cambodia State Continue to Crack Down on the Opposition?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

Vietnam: The Dong (currency)

Will the Cut in FX Reserve Requirements Satisfy the Demand for U.S. Dollars?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies

GCC: Real Estate Sector

Will the GCC Real Estate Market Witness a Rebound in 2010?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Real Estate Sector

Vietnam: Manufacturing and Corporate Sector

Is Industrial Production Holding Up in Vietnam?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View

Vietnam: Financial Sector

How Vulnerable Are Vietnam's Banks?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Finance and Banking

Sri Lanka: Domestic Politics

Is Sri Lanka Set for Post-Election Political Instability?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

Kuwait: Fiscal Policy

Kuwait’s Fiscal Stance: How High Will the Fiscal Deficit be in Light of the Expansionary Budget?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

Bahrain: Economic Profile

Will Bahrain’s Growth Prospects be Dampened by Vulnerabilities?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Romania: Economic Profile

Romania: Fitch Upgrades Ratings Outlook to Stable

Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Oman: Economic Profile

How Healthy Is Oman's Financial Sector?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Eastern European Currencies

Jitters in Greece: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Currencies

Kuwait: Economic Profile

Kuwait Economic Outlook: Better Times Ahead After Monetary Easing?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

UAE: Banks and Financial Sector

UAE Banking Sector Outlook: Challenging Despite Improved Economic Conditions?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking

Political Risk in Eastern Europe

Polish Politics: Reforms Hinge on the 2010 Presidential Vote?

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Russia and CIS : South East Europe : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

MENA: Bond Market

Spillovers From Dubai's Standstill on the MENA Region

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : The Maghreb : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Markets : Government Bonds

Vietnam: Asset Markets

Will Ban on Gold Trading Boost Liquidity in the Equity Markets?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies : Equities : Government Bonds

MENA: Banks

GCC Banking Sector Outlook: What Lies Ahead?

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking

Nepal: Economic Profile

Will Nepal's Growth Slow Down in 2009?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Sri Lanka: External Assistance

Will the IMF Loan Cushion Sri Lanka from the Fiscal Crisis?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions

Sri Lanka: Economic Profile

Sri Lanka’s Economy Expands 4.2% Y/Y in Q3: How Strong Will It Be in 2010?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

IMF's Expanded Role in Central and Eastern Europe

Politics Endangers IMF Programs in Several Countries

Baltics : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Hungary : Latvia : Poland : Romania : Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles

Vietnam: Real Estate Sector

Will Demand Buoy Residential Real Estate in Vietnam?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Real Estate Sector

Cambodia: Foreign Direct Investment

Will FDI Rebound in Cambodia in 2010?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : External Balance

Vietnam: Domestic Politics

How Will the 2011 Communist Party Congress Impact Policy?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

Cambodia: Real Estate Sector

Will Cambodia's Real Estate Sector Bounce Back?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Real Estate Sector

Dubai's Debts

Are Investors Reluctant to Grant Dubai Inc.'s Standstill Request?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Markets : Current Account : External Balance : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Government Bonds

Kuwait: Monetary Policy

Kuwait's Bailout Plan: Will the Government Be Forced to Buy Consumer Loans?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation

The U.S. and the 'Wars of 9/11'

U.S. Intelligence Agencies Again under Scrutiny

Iraq : Other South Asia : South Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security

Vietnam: External Accounts

Will Vietnam's Trade Deficit Continue to Widen?

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Current Account : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization

Nigeria: Domestic Politics

Nigeria: Is the Absent President Creating a Political Void?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

Frontier Markets

Frontier Markets: How Correlated with Global Markets and Each Other?

Kazakhstan : Russia and CIS : Sub-Saharan Africa : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Markets : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Equities : External Balance

Vietnam: Monetary Policy

Will Vietnam Inflation Accelerate in Advance of Tet?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Ukraine Banks

Ukraine Banking Sector: Ballooning NPLs a Risk in 2010

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management

Kenya: Economic Profile

Kenya Economic Outlook 2010

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

The IMF in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Millennium Development Goals at Risk Amid Slowdown

South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions

Vietnam: Economic Profile

Has Vietnam's GDP Growth Revived?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Darfur and FDI in Sudan

Pressure on China to Divest from Sudan

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Aid : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks

EU Newcomers: Monetary Policy

Romania Monetary Policy: Central Bank Cuts Rate to 7.0%

Central Europe : Hungary : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Eastern European Energy Security

Russian Energy Transit to Europe: Russia and Belarus Settle Oil Dispute

Bulgaria : Central Asia : Central Europe : Russia : Russia and CIS : Serbia : South East Europe : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy

Nepal: Political Issues

Political Instability in Nepal as Maoists Strike

Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Other South Asia : South Asia

Ukraine and the IMF

How Flexible Will the IMF Be With the Ukraine?

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles

Sri Lanka: Monetary Policy

Are Inflationary Risks Rising in Sri Lanka?

Other South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Inflation Targeting : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Croatia: Economic Profile

Croatia Economic Outlook: GDP Shrinks 5.7% in Q3

Croatia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

The African Union (AU)

Nigeria: Is the Absent President Creating a Political Void?

Egypt : South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : International Organizations : Poverty Reduction

Zimbabwe: Economic Profile

Hyperinflation Eases in Zimbabwe

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Inflation Targeting : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Cambodia: Commodity Sector

Will Cambodia Fall Victim to the Resource Curse?

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Oil and Energy

Vietnam: Bond Market

How Will Vietnam's Bond Sales Fare in 2010?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Fiscal Policy : Government Bonds

GCC Financial Centers

Is Exchange Consolidation a Sign that Dubai's Role as a Financial Hub Is Being Diminished?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking

EU Enlargement Process

Serbia's EU Path: Serbia Applies for EU Membership

Croatia : Iceland : Serbia : South East Europe : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

Africa's Resources

Money Laundering Financing Global Terrorism?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Markets : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities

Russia and the EU

U.S.-Russia Ties: Nuclear Disarmament Treaty in Sight?

Austria : Baltics : Central Europe : Estonia : Germany : Italy : Latvia : Lithuania : Russia : Russia and CIS : Slovenia : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks

Maghreb: Economic Profile

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

GCC: Fiscal Policy

Saudi Fiscal Stance: Record 2010 Budget

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

Russia: Energy Sector

Outlook for Russian Gas Production

Central Asia : Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy

Cambodia: Economic Profile

How Will Cambodia Fare in the Global Recession?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Ukraine: The Hryvnia (currency)

Ukraine: The Hryvnia Conundrum

Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Markets : Currencies

Latvia: Economic Profile

Latvia Politics: Top Court’s Rulings Undermine IMF-Led Bailout

Baltics : Latvia : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Kazakhstan: Economic Profile

Kazakhstan: Signs of Recovery?

Central Asia : Kazakhstan : Russia and CIS : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

The Romanian Leu

Whither the Romanian Leu?

Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Currencies

Eastern European Public Finances

Poland's Deteriorating Fiscal Position: New Spending Rule Announced

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

Kazakhstan: Banking Sector

Kazakhstan: Banks Resort to Debt Restructuring

Kazakhstan : Russia and CIS : Frontier Markets : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management

The Serbian Dinar

Serbia Monetary Policy: NBS Cuts Rate to 9.5% in December

Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Croatia: The Kuna

How Exposed are Western Balkan Countries to a Currency Crisis?

Croatia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Inflation Targeting : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Vietnam: Fiscal Policy

Will Vietnam's Stimulus Exacerbate Pressure on the Deficit?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

Pakistan: Economic Profile

How Much Will Pakistan's Economy Grow in 2010?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Middle East: Domestic Politics of Arab States

What Impact Will Jordan's Cabinet Shuffle Have?

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

United Arab Emirates: Monetary Stance and Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

UAE Central Bank Boosts Liquidity in the Face of Dubai's Strains: Will More Provisions Become Necessary?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Algeria: Fiscal Policy and Oil Wealth Management

Managing Algeria's Wealth: Conservative Asset Allocation

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Fiscal Policy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Algeria: Energy Sector

Algeria's Gas Sector

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks

Libya: Energy Sector and Oil Wealth Management

Libyan Hydrocarbon Sector: Nationalization?

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Energy Security and Supply Risks : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Middle East: Energy Sector

Can Egypt Increase Natural Gas Exports to the Middle East and Europe?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Supply Risks

Nigeria: Energy Sector

Restructuring Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy

MENA: Fiscal Policy

Kuwait’s Fiscal Stance: How High Will the Fiscal Deficit be in Light of the Expansionary Budget?

Egypt : Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

Middle East: Economic Profile

Declining Confidence in MENA: What Can be Done to Help?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Banks and Risk Management : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles

Bangladesh: External Sector

Is the Current Account Surplus in Bangladesh Sustainable?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance

Bangladesh: Fiscal Policy

Will the Second Fiscal Stimulus Package Boost Bangladesh’s Economy?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

Abu Dhabi

Are the Investment Strategies of Abu Dhabi's Funds Coordinated?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View

United Arab Emirates: Fiscal Policy

UAE Fiscal Policy: Will Public Spending Continue to Climb in 2010?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Argentina : Australia : Brazil : Canada : Chile : China : Hong Kong and Macau : India : Indonesia : Japan : Malaysia : Mexico : New Zealand : North East Asia : Pacific : Philippines : Portugal : Russia : Russia and CIS : Singapore : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Thailand : The Maghreb : United States : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America

Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Shanghai Cooperation Organization: NATO of the East?

Central Asia : China : Kazakhstan : North East Asia : Russia : Russia and CIS : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security

CIS Countries: Economic Profiles

CIS Currency Watch 2010

Central Asia : Kazakhstan : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

The IMF Rescues the CIS

Politics Endangers IMF Programs in Several Countries

Central Asia : Kazakhstan : Russia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles

GCC: Corporate Sector

Middle East Private Equity: Where do Prospects Lie?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Sectors and Industries

Ghana: Economic Profile

Ghana's Economy Outlook

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Pakistan: Monetary Policy

Pakistan Kept Interest Rates Unchanged in January: Is Further Monetary Easing Unlikely?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Pakistan: External Assistance

Will Additional IMF Assistance Reduce Pakistan's Financing Pressures?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions

Vietnam: Consumption

Is Consumption Holding Up in Vietnam?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity

Political Risk in the Baltics

Shaky Baltic Governments: Sharp Budget Cuts Boost Political Risk

Baltics : Estonia : Latvia : Lithuania : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

Qatar's Fiscal Policy

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA): Back in the Market

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

Euro Adoption Path for EU Newcomers

Euro Ambitions in the Baltics: Estonia Stands Out

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Eurozone : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View

China: Investment in Africa

China Aid Policy: Tied to Resources?

China : Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Aid : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Trade and Globalization : Oil : Oil and Energy

Bhutan: New Measure of Economic Output

Gross National Happiness?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues

Bangladesh: Political Issues

Have Political Headwinds Stabilized in Bangladesh?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

Bangladesh: Asset Markets

Will Bangladesh's Equity Market Continue to Underperform Relative to Asian Peers?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets

Sri Lanka: Fiscal Policy

Will Post-War Spending Keep Up Sri Lanka's Fiscal Pressures?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

Estonia: Economic Profile

Estonia Economic Outlook: Best Positioned of the Baltics for Recovery

Baltics : Estonia : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles

Turkey: Foreign Policy

Is Turkey Moving Away from the West?

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks

Bulgaria: Economic Profile

Bulgaria Energy Politics: Moving Away From Russia?

Bulgaria : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Bulgaria's Currency Board

Bulgaria: Can its Currency Board Survive?

Bulgaria : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Current Financial Crisis : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Bhutan: Political Issues

Will Bhutan Be Successful to Establish World's Newest Democracy?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

Laos: Economic Profile

What are the Factors in Laos's Growth?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Algeria: Economic Profile

Algeria's Privatization Process: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

The Maghreb : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Food Subsidies

Food Outsourcing, GM Crops, Bilateral Agricultural Treaties: Innovative Solutions to Ease Global Food Shortages?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Other South Asia : South Asia : Sub-Saharan Africa : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Food and Water Supply : Poverty Reduction : Technological Change

The East-West Divide In Europe

East-West Divide in Europe: Financial Crisis Cementing Old Divisions?

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Europe : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Energy Security and Supply Risks

The Balkans: Economic Profile

How Exposed are Western Balkan Countries to a Currency Crisis?

Croatia : Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Bhutan: Economic Profile

Will Power Export-Based Bhutan’s Economy be Safe from the Global Economics Slowdown?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Afghanistan: Domestic Politics

New Afghan Plan: Financial Incentives to Give up Arms?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks

Pakistan: Foreign and Defense Policy

Timeline: U.S.-Pakistan Relations

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security

Georgian Politics

Georgia Politics: Leaving the Russian Orbit?

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues

Sri Lanka: Asset Markets

Will Sri Lanka’s Stock Market Maintain Strong Momentum in 2010?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets

Afghanistan: Economic Profile

Will Afghanistan's Economy Recover As Global Prices Stabilize?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View

Pakistan: External Accounts

Are Risks to Pakistan’s Current Account Balance Abating?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Current Account : External Balance

Afghanistan: Opium Sector

Will Government's Measures Effectively Cut the Opium Production in Afghanistan?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Markets

Pakistan: Fiscal Policy

Will High Defense Spending Keep Pakistan's Fiscal Position under Pressure?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

Belarus Economic Profile

Belarussian Economy in 2009

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Bangladesh: Economic Profile

Will Government Spending Sustain Bangladesh's Economic Growth?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Instability in Pakistan

Violence in Pakistan Escalates

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Aid : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security

Pakistan: Asset Markets

Will Emerging Security Concerns Affect Pakistan’s Stock Market?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Markets : Currencies

Food Supply

Famine Looms Across the Horns of Africa

China : North East Asia : Sub-Saharan Africa : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Food and Water Supply

Food Insecurity

Food for Thought on World Food Day: One Billion Remain Undernourished

Sub-Saharan Africa : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Food and Water Supply : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks

Eastern Europe: External Accounts

Eastern Europe Current Accounts in Adjustment: Out of the Danger Zone?

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Current Account : External Balance

Russia: Foreign Policy

Russia Flirting With OPEC?

Central Asia : Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks

Shaky Currency Pegs in the Baltic States

Latvia: Specter of Devaluation Raised Once Again

Baltics : Estonia : Latvia : Lithuania : Sweden : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies

Nepal: External Sector

Will Transfers Cushion Nepal's Current Account?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Lithuania: Economic Profile

Lithuania Economic Outlook: Q3 GDP Contracts a Better-Than-Expected 14.3% Y/Y

Baltics : Lithuania : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

East Africa: Fiscal Policy

Expansionary Fiscal Policy in East Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Fiscal Policy

MENA: Equity Markets (Non-GCC)

Syrian Stock Exchange Performance: Moving Forward Despite the Low Liquidity and Low Trading Volume

Egypt : Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Markets

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Sub-Saharan Africa : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Development Challenges : Foreign Aid : IMF and International Economic Institutions

Islamic Finance

Will Indonesia’s Islamic Bond Issues Attract Investors in 2010?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : South East Asia : United Arab Emirates : Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : Banks and Risk Management : Securitization and Structured Finance

GCC: Sovereign Funds

UAE: Abu Dhabi's Investment Authority (ADIA:) Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Opening Up?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Sub-Saharan Africa Currency Trends

Nigeria: Will the Naira Stabilize?

South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Serbia: Monetary Policy

Serbia Monetary Policy: NBS Cuts Rate to 9.5% in December

Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Serbia: Economic Profile

Serbia: IMF Program on Track

Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

UAE: Nuclear Power

US-UAE Nuclear Deal: How Will it Affect Regional Relations?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks

United Arab Emirates: Economic Profile

White Elephants in the UAE: Dubai Property Prices Inch Upward

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

GCC: Exchange Rate Regimes

GCC Monetary Union: Agreement Finally Signed, Will a Single Currency Come To Life Soon?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Monetary Policy and Inflation

GCC: Monetary Policy and Inflation

GCC Inflation: Will A Weak Dollar Re-Ignite Inflation Risks

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa

Zambia: Economic Profile

Zambia: Vulnerability To Lower Copper Prices

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Markets : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

United Arab Emirates: Sovereign Investors

UAE: Abu Dhabi's Investment Authority (ADIA:) Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Opening Up?

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Nigeria: Economic Profile

Nigeria Moves to Recapitalize Failing Banks

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Qatar: Monetary Stance and Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

Will the GBP Remain the G10's Worst Performing Currency?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Botswana: Economic Profile

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Morocco: Economic Profile

Morocco: Will Holding Interest Rates Yield More Disappointment?

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Tunisia: Monetary Policy

Tunisia's Economic Outlook: Great Challenges Despite its Resilience

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation

Eastern Europe: Equity Markets

CEE Stock Markets: Strong 2009 Performance, Expectations for 2010?

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Equities

GCC: Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy of Arab States

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks

Libya: Politics

Rice Visits Libya: U.S. Libyan Ties Warming?

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks

Hard Landings in the Baltic States

Latvia Politics: Top Court’s Rulings Undermine IMF-Led Bailout

Baltics : Estonia : Latvia : Lithuania : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

African Growth Slows Amid Global Slowdown

Will Other African Countries Follow Angola into the Debt Markets?

South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles

Sri Lanka: External Balance

Sri Lanka’s Export Contraction Eases: Will Exports Begin to Grow in Early 2010?

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : External Balance

The League of Arab States (Arab League)

UAE Trade and Investment with Iran

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Iran : Iraq : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : Saudi Arabia : Sub-Saharan Africa : The Maghreb : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : International Organizations : International Trade and Globalization

Is Africa Becoming a U.S. Foreign Policy Priority?

IMF, Others Loan to Zimbabwe

Egypt : South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa

Botswana

Botswana: Growth Falls As Diamonds Lose Shine

Sub-Saharan Africa : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Other Commodities

External Assistance to Pakistan

Will Additional IMF Assistance Reduce Pakistan's Financing Pressures?

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific

RGE Analysis

Bahrain: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Rachel Ziemba and Ayah El-Said 1/30/2010

Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Bulgaria: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Jelena Vukotic 1/30/2010

Bulgaria : Europe : Macro View

Kuwait: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Rachel Ziemba and Ayah El-Said 1/30/2010

Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Croatia: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Jelena Vukotic 1/30/2010

Croatia : Europe : Macro View

Romania: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Mary Stokes 1/30/2010

Romania : Europe : Macro View

Morocco: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Ayah El-Said 1/30/2010

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Serbia: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Jelena Vukotic 1/30/2010

Serbia : Europe : Macro View

Estonia: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Mary Stokes 1/30/2010

Estonia : Europe : Macro View

Latvia: Q1 2010 Outlook

Mary Stokes 1/30/2010

Latvia : Europe : Macro View

Nigeria: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Kavitha Cherian and Rachel Ziemba 1/30/2010

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Lithuania: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Mary Stokes 1/30/2010

Lithuania : Europe : Macro View

Qatar: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Rachel Ziemba and Ayah El-Said 1/30/2010

Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Ukraine: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Kavitha Cherian and Jelena Vukotic 1/30/2010

Ukraine : Europe : Macro View

Kazakhstan: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Kavitha Cherian and Rachel Ziemba 1/30/2010

Kazakhstan : Europe : Macro View

Tunisia: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Ayah El-Said 1/30/2010

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Cambodia: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Michael Sieburg and Arpitha Bykere 1/30/2010

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View

United Arab Emirates: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Rachel Ziemba and Ayah El-Said 1/30/2010

United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Laos: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Michael Sieburg and Arpitha Bykere 1/30/2010

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View

Maghreb: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Rachel Ziemba and Ayah El-Said 1/30/2010

The Maghreb : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Sub-Saharan Africa: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Kavitha Cherian and Rachel Ziemba 1/30/2010

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Vietnam: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Michael Sieburg and Arpitha Bykere 1/30/2010

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos : Asia/Pacific : Macro View

Pakistan: Q1 2010 Outlook

By HyunGyu Kim and Arpitha Bykere 1/30/2010

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View

Bangladesh: Q1 2010 Outlook

By HyunGyu Kim and Arpitha Bykere 1/30/2010

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View

Sri Lanka: Q1 2010 Outlook

By HyunGyu Kim and Arpitha Bykere 1/30/2010

Other South Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View

Responses to Sovereign Wealth Funds: Are 'Draconian' Measures on the Way?

Rachel Ziemba 11/15/2007

Canada : China : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : North East Asia : Norway : Russia : Russia and CIS : United States : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

What do Istithmar's Troubles Signal for other Sovereign Investors?

Rachel Ziemba 9/14/2009

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions

Islamic Finance in a Time of Scarce Liquidity

Rachel Ziemba 5/1/2009

United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking

GCC Sovereign Funds: Reversal of Fortune

Brad Setser and Rachel Ziemba 1/31/2009

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Latvia's Currency Crisis is a Rerun of Argentina's

Nouriel Roubini 6/10/2009

Baltics : Latvia : Europe : Markets : Currencies

Global Recession Watch: Recoupling Rather than Decoupling

Nouriel Roubini 7/3/2008

Baltics : Canada : Estonia : Eurozone : Ireland : Italy : Japan : Latvia : Portugal : South East Europe : Spain : United Kingdom : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Macro View

Global Recession Watch: A Dozen Significant Economies are at Risk of a Hard Landing

Nouriel Roubini 6/25/2008

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Eurozone : Hungary : Ireland : Italy : Japan : New Zealand : Portugal : Romania : Spain : United Kingdom : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles

Swedish Banks: Could They Get Burned by Heavy Baltic Exposure?

Mary Stokes and David Rogovic 6/24/2009

Baltics : Estonia : Latvia : Lithuania : Nordics : Sweden : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management

Another Blow to the GCC Monetary Union: The UAE Pulls Out

Ayah el Said and Rachel Ziemba 5/20/2009

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues

Will a "Bad Bank" Provide a Solution to Kuwait's Financial Woes?

Ayah el Said and Rachel Ziemba 5/17/2009

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : Banks and Risk Management

Ukraine Vulnerable to Default?

Kavitha Cherian 3/5/2009

Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Gulf Liquidity: Shifting Petrodollar Assets

Rachel Ziemba 3/5/2009

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

How Worried Should We be About Dubai? Update: Is the Bailout Underway?

Rachel Ziemba 2/23/2009

United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Russia and Kazakhstan: A Tale of Two Devaluations

Rachel Ziemba and Kavitha Cherian 2/8/2009

Kazakhstan : Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Markets : Currencies

Devaluation in Latvia: Why Not?

Mary Stokes 12/31/2008

Baltics : Latvia : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Equities : Fiscal Policy

South and Southeast Asia in the Midst of a Global Recession

Arpitha Bykere 8/25/2008

Other South Asia : South Asia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles

Energy Power Play: Courting Central Asia

Jelena Vukotic 4/23/2008

Central Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy

Sovereign Wealth Funds Investing in Africa: A Part of Growing South-South Investment

Rachel Ziemba 4/3/2008

Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Pakistan's Surging Violence: How Big a Risk?

Kavitha Cherian and Arpitha Bykere 10/28/2009

Pakistan : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security

Rocky Road Ahead for Romania

Mary Stokes 2/22/2008

Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Crash Course for Bulgaria?

Mary Stokes 1/2/2008

Bulgaria : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Latvia: Will It Start a Dangerous Domino Effect?

Mary Stokes 5/6/2009

Baltics : Estonia : Latvia : Lithuania : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle

Dubious Dubai: Castles in the Air, Heads in the Sand?

By Arnab Das and Rachel Ziemba 11/29/2009

United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

Rerisking after Dubai: The End of 'Quasi-Sovereigns?'

By Arnab Das and Rachel Ziemba 11/30/2009

Ukraine : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Macro View

How Much Unity in the United Arab Emirates?

By Michael Moran and Rachel Ziemba 12/9/2009

United Arab Emirates : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil

Abu Dhabi Delivers the Funds: What Next?

By Rachel Ziemba 12/14/2009

Gulf Cooperation Council : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Finance and Banking : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Government Bonds

Ukraine – Russia Winter Gas Showdowns: No Money, No Gas

By Jelena Vukotic 12/15/2009

Russia : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks

Angola Tries Its Luck in Capital Markets

By Kavitha Cherian, Lee Hudson Teslik and Rachel Ziemba 12/21/2009

Sub-Saharan Africa : Government Bonds : Oil

Estonia Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Mary Stokes 10/7/2009

Estonia

Latvia Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Mary Stokes 10/7/2009

Latvia

Lithuania Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Mary Stokes 10/7/2009

Lithuania

Bulgaria Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Mary Stokes 10/7/2009

Bulgaria

Croatia Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Jelena Vukotic 10/7/2009

Croatia

Romania Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Mary Stokes 10/7/2009

Romania

Serbia Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Jelena Vukotic 10/7/2009

Serbia

Ukraine Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Kavitha Cherian & Jelena Vukotic 10/7/2009

Ukraine

Kazakhstan Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Kavitha Cherian & Rachel Ziemba 10/7/2009

Kazakhstan

Pakistan Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Arpitha Bykere 10/7/2009

Pakistan

Bangladesh Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Arpitha Bykere 10/7/2009

Other South Asia

Sri Lanka Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Arpitha Bykere 10/7/2009

Other South Asia