Geostrategic and Long Term Issues

South Korea: Domestic and Cross-Border Politics

Challenges for South Korean Government: New PM Kim Resigns

Will South Korea's Unification Plans Increase Peninsula Tensions?

North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Vietnam: Domestic Politics

Will Vietnam's Nuclear Negotiations with the U.S. Stoke Regional Tensions?

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

North Korea: Nuclear Program

Could North-South Korea Tensions Lead to War?

After Cheonan: The End of the Six-Party Talks?

China : Japan : North East Asia : South Korea : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

China: Manufacturing and Industrial Production

China's PMIs Signal a Moderation, Not a Hard Landing

Will Efforts to Meet Energy Efficiency Targets Solve China's Overcapacity Problem?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Markets : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and Global Climate Regime

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Developed Countries Agenda On Climate Change at the Copenhagen Conference

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Alternative Energy

Are Palm Oil Prices Looking Peaky?

Wind Power: Obstacles to Further Growth

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

China: Energy Sector

Can China Alleviate Natural Gas Shortages?

Coal Bed Methane, Other Unconventional Gas and China's Power Needs

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Indonesia: Domestic Politics

How Serious Is the Terrorist Threat in Indonesia?

How Will Investors React to Indonesia's New Finance Minister?

Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

China's Role in International Financial Institutions

Greek Adjustment Program Review: European Commission Recommends Release of Second Tranche

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Sino-Russian Relations

Are China and Russia too Competitive to Cooperate?

What's the Significance of the BRIC Meetings?

China : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

China: Domestic Politics

Is China Really Cracking Down on Corruption?

China's Environmental Woes: The Great Leap Backward

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Taiwan: Ties with China

Will New Trade Agreement with China Boost Taiwan's Growth?

Could Taiwan's Opposition Gain From Free-Trade Accord with China?

China : North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Bhutan: New Measure of Economic Output

Gross National Happiness?

Do We Need a New Measure of Economic Output to Replace GDP?

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

Bhutan: Political Issues

Will Bhutan Successfully Establish the World's Newest Democracy?

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

Thailand: Domestic Politics

Thai Government Charges Thaksin for Deadly Protests

Thailand Protests: Timeline

South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

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

How Is NATO’s Afghanistan Mission Faring?

A Reset in U.S. Relations with Afghan President?

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 :

Bangladesh: Domestic Politics

Have Political Headwinds Stabilized in Bangladesh?

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

Afghanistan: Economic Profile

Will Afghanistan's Economy Benefit from the IMF's Economic Program?

What Is the Growth-Generating Potential of Newly Discovered Minerals in Afghanistan?

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

Japan: Foreign Policy

Will Japan and U.S. Resolve Okinawa Dispute?

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Sri Lanka: Domestic Politics

Will the Government in Sri Lanka Stimulate Growth or Consolidate Power?

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

China: Labor Market

How Big a Problem Is Labor Strife in China?

What's Happening to China's Migrant Workers? A New Generation Coming and Going

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Nepal: Political Issues

What Are the Threats to Nepal's Democracy and Growth?

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

Philippines: Domestic Politics

New Philippines President Seeks to Secure Working Legislative Majority

Philippine Land Reform: A Historical Perspective

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

Cambodia: Domestic Politics

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

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

Australia: Domestic Politics

Australian Election: Will the Labor Party Hold Onto Power?

Australia Gets New Prime Minister Amid Mining Tax Dispute

Australia : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

China: Foreign Policy

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

Will Shanghai Gain from the World Expo?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

New Zealand: Domestic Politics

How Will the Emission Trading Scheme Affect New Zealand's Economy?

New Zealand's Aging Population: Spenders and KiwiSavers

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

New Zealand: Foreign Politics

Will China Take Over New Zealand Dairy Farms?

New Zealand : Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Asia's Natural Disaster Preparation

Will China's Emergency Response to Qinghai Quake Be Effective?

Taiwan's President Shuffles Cabinet In the Wake of Typhoon Morakot

China : North East Asia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters :

U.S.-China Relations

Will China Keep Buying U.S. Assets?

What Was Gained From the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue?

China : North East Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Trade and Globalization :

Philippines: Demographics

Philippine Population Boom: A Ticking Economic Time Bomb?

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

India: Domestic Politics

Maoists Strike Hard in India

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

Instability in Pakistan

Are Domestic Instability and Global Criticism Weakening Pakistan’s Alliance with the U.S.?

Fragile Domestic Politics Within Pakistan

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

Myanmar: Domestic Politics

Myanmar Military Resignations Hint at Election Outcome

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

China: Social Safety Net

How Will China Finance Its Extended Health-Care Coverage?

Chinese Social Security Fund Seeking Higher Risk

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Development Challenges : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Asia: Politics

How Will Political Dynamics Fare in Asia in 2010?

Is U.S. Taking a More Active Role in Asia?

Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Biofuel

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

What Is the Current State of the Ethanol Market?

Brazil : China : North East Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Microfinance

Microfinance: A Regional Snapshot

The Future of Microfinance

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Securitization and Structured Finance :

China: Defense and Security Policy

Shanghai Cooperation Organization Rules Out Membership for Iran

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

China : North East Asia : Pacific : South Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Japan: Demographics

How Can Japan Stop Its Demographic Trainwreck?

Japan's Population Shrinks and Ages: What Are the Projections?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care :

Rare Earths

Rare Earth Metals: Trends and Outlook

How to Hedge Metals Prices Without Futures?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Vietnam: Long-Term Issues

What is Vietnam's Long-Term Outlook?

South East Asia : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges :

India: Foreign Policy

Will India Pass Bill to Expand Use of U.S. Civilian Nuclear Deal?

U.S. - India Relations: New Beginnings?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Myanmar: Economic Profile

How Will Myanmar's Economy Fare in the Global Recession?

South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

Japan: Economic Profile

Japan Stuck in Transition: GDP Growth of 0.4% y/y in Q2

When Will Japan Pull Out of Its Slump?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Energy Supply Chokepoints and Vulnerabilities

Somali Pirates Hijacking Global Business?

Energy Risks Hampering Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks :

Hong Kong: Domestic Politics

Hong Kong Approves Democratic Reforms

Hong Kong and Macau : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Commodity Market Regulation

Will There be Coordination Between Oil Producers and Consumers?

How Will Position Limits Affect Commodity Markets?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Gold and Precious Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

China: Trade Politics

Chinese Trade Surplus Widens in July: How Sustainable?

Is the Cost of Doing Business in China Rising for Foreign Companies?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Trade and Globalization :

Solar

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

How Bright a Future for Solar Power?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

What Is the International Response to Obama's 'Volcker Rule'?

EU Lawmakers Approve Tough Bank Bonus Rules, Debate Bank Tax

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

U.S. Defense Policy and Spending

U.S. Congress Passes Emergency War Funding

President Obama Unveils First National Security Strategy

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

North Korea: Economic Profile

Can China Save North Korea’s Economy From Collapse After Currency Reform?

Who Has Economic Leverage on North Korea?

North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

China: Ethnic and Territorial Disputes

Can China Win Tibetan Loyalties with New Policies?

Xinjiang: Can New Policies Assuage Ethnic Tensions?

China : North East Asia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

The Rising Fiscal Cost of the Iraq War: Five Years On and Still Counting

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Sectors and Industries : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Developing Countries and Climate Change

China's Environmental Woes: The Great Leap Backward

Brazil and Climate Change

China : India : North East Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

The G20's Role in Economic Policymaking

What Was Accomplished at the G20 Summit in Toronto?

What Does Canada Want From the G8/G20?

Argentina : Australia : Canada : China : France : Germany : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Italy : Japan : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges :

Singapore: Domestic Politics

Will Singapore’s FY2010 Budget Boost Long Term Growth and Productivity?

Should Singapore Change Its Export-Led Growth Model?

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

Taiwan: Domestic Politics

Could Taiwan's Opposition Gain From Free-Trade Accord with China?

Is Typhoon Morakot Becoming a Political Storm in Taiwan?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Sino-Japanese Relations

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

Will China Save Japan or Seize Economic Leadership of Asia?

China : Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Climate Financing

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Investment Megatrend: Global Warming Strategies Heat Up

Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

China and India: Technological Change

Will Improving Global Conditions Revive India's IT Sector?

Are China and India Helping Asia Move Up the Technology Ladder?

China : India : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

India: Information Technology Sector

Will Improving Global Conditions Revive India's IT Sector?

India : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Taiwan: Electronics Sector

Is Taiwan's Electronics Sector Consolidating?

North East Asia : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Indonesia: Economic Reform

Is Indonesia Becoming More Attractive to Investors?

Indonesia : South East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Malaysia: Political Environment and Reform

Will Malaysia Successfully Accelerate Growth With the New Economic Model?

Will Prime Minister Najib's Rule Reduce Political Uncertainty in Malaysia?

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

Food Subsidies

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

Agriculture Outsourcing: Courting Political Risk or Food Crisis Solution?

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 : Development Challenges :

Afghanistan: Domestic Politics

How Is NATO’s Afghanistan Mission Faring?

A Reset in U.S. Relations with Afghan President?

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

India and Pakistan Move Closer to Peace Talks?

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

India: Defense and Security Posture

India and Pakistan Move Closer to Peace Talks?

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

Food Supply

Russian Wheat Crisis a Rising Risk for Inflation in Africa

Chinese Drought Threatening Food Supply?

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 :

Japan: Domestic Politics

Will the DPJ Choose a New Prime Minister?

How Will Resignations Change Japan's Economic Policies?

Japan : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

The Group of Seven (G-7)

Has the G20 Superseded the G7/G8?

Canada : Japan : North East Asia : United Kingdom : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : International Organizations :

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

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

Asia: Labor Market and Aging Population

Will the Asian Labor Market Continue to Be Under Pressure?

Will Aging in Asia Become a Drag on Economic Growth?

Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

What Was Gained From the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue?

Are U.S.-China Trade Tensions Worsening in 2010?

China : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The Global AIDS Epidemic

Coping with AIDS Pandemic

Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

The Asia-Pacific Strategic Balance

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

Could North-South Korea Tensions Lead to War?

Australia : China : Japan : North East Asia : Pacific : South Asia : South Korea : Taiwan : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

APEC's Growing Profile

APEC's November Meeting Pushes for Regional Integration and Rebalancing

The APEC Summit: Are Bilateral Trade Arrangements the New Trend?

Andean : Australia : Canada : Chile : China : Hong Kong and Macau : Indonesia : Japan : Malaysia : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Peru : Philippines : Singapore : South East Asia : South Korea : Thailand : Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Will ADB's Capital Increase Provide Vital Support for Countries Affected by the Global Downturn?

Indonesia : Malaysia : North East Asia : Pacific : Philippines : South East Asia : Thailand : Asia/Pacific : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations : International Trade and Globalization :

Spain: Domestic Politics

Spain Resumes Some Investment Projects in Quest for Growth, Plans Further Current Spending Cuts

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and Global Climate Regime

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Developed Countries Agenda On Climate Change at the Copenhagen Conference

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Portugal: Domestic Politics

How Is the Public Responding to Portugal's New Austerity Measures?

Eurozone : Portugal : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Italy: Domestic Politics

Italian Politics: Early Elections Increasingly Likely

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Greece: Domestic Politics

Protests Continue Over Greek Austerity Measures as Recession Deepens

Greek PM Fails to Calm the Markets

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Ireland: Domestic Politics

Borrowing Costs Spiral for Ireland, Despite Harsh Spending Cuts

Has Peace Become Permanent in Northern Ireland?

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Alternative Energy

Are Palm Oil Prices Looking Peaky?

Wind Power: Obstacles to Further Growth

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

Russia: Foreign Policy

Can EU-Russia Ties Shift From Energy Focus to Modernization?

Can Russia 'Reset' its Economic Relationships With the U.S. and EU?

Central Asia and the Caucasus : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

China's Role in International Financial Institutions

Greek Adjustment Program Review: European Commission Recommends Release of Second Tranche

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Sino-Russian Relations

Are China and Russia too Competitive to Cooperate?

What's the Significance of the BRIC Meetings?

China : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Central Asia: Energy Sector

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

Kazakhstan Seeks Higher Share of Oil Windfall

Central Asia and the Caucasus : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Iceland: Economic Profile

Iceland: Central Bank Continues Rate Cuts in August

EU Opens Membership Talks with Iceland

Iceland : Nordics : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

The Falklands/Malvinas Dispute

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland Islands

Claims of Sovereignty Over the Falkland Islands

Argentina : United Kingdom : Europe : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil and Energy :

United Kingdom: Economic Profile

UK GDP Increases by a Revised 1.2% q/q in Q2 2010

UK Labor Market: Mixed Unemployment Report for June 2010

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Belgium: Domestic Politics

Separatists Dominate Belgian General Election

Belgian Government Upheaval: Banking Scandal and Linguistic Deadlock

Benelux : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

EU Enlargement Process

EU Opens Membership Talks with Iceland

Serbia's EU Path: Belgrade and Brussels at Odds over Kosovo

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

Political Risk in Northern Ireland

Has Peace Become Permanent in Northern Ireland?

Eurozone : Ireland : United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Ukraine: Economic Profile

More Monetary Easing as Ukrainian Disinflation Continues?

Ukraine Registers Strong Growth in Q2 2010

Central Asia and the Caucasus : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Ukraine : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Bank Capital Requirements

Toward Basel III: BIS Estimates The Effect on Growth

Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Banks and Risk Management :

Turkey and Geopolitical Energy Issues

Turkey at an Energy Crossroads: Turkish-Azerbaijani Gas Deal Fuels Hopes in the EU

Shifting Alliances and Energy Blackmailing in Central Asia: Follow The Pipe

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Turkey: Foreign Policy

Turkey's Deteriorating Relations With the West: Obama Sounds Warning

Turkey's EU Accession Path: Still on Track?

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

United Kingdom: Domestic Politics

UK Electoral Reform Referendum Scheduled for May 5, 2011

United Kingdom : Advanced Economies : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

United Kingdom: Foreign Policy

UK Foreign and Defense Policy: Where Is the Coalition Heading?

Claims of Sovereignty Over the Falkland Islands

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : International Organizations :

Germany: Domestic Politics

German Presidential Elections: A Blow to Merkel's Administration

Is Germany Turning Its Back on the 'European Project'?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Political Risk in the Baltics

Latvia: Will Upcoming Election Derail IMF Loan Program?

Lithuania: Will Political Strife Delay Further Fiscal Tightening?

Baltics : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Portugal: Economic Profile

Will Rigidity of Portugal's Labor Market Hamper Future Growth?

How Is the Public Responding to Portugal's New Austerity Measures?

Eurozone : Portugal : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Political Risk in Eastern Europe

Nationalism and the Far Right on the Rise in Eastern Europe

Bulgaria and Romania: EU’s Annual Report Notes Mixed Results in Fighting Corruption

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : South East Europe : Ukraine : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Russia and the CIS Countries

Where are the Relations Between Georgia and Russia Heading?

Kyrgyzstan Approves New Constitution Paving Way for Parliamentary Elections

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

Russia: Trade and External Balance

Russia's Current Account Surplus Narrowing Again?

Russia's Customs Union Plan An Excuse to Stall WTO Membership

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Current Account : Energy Security and Supply Risks : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

Russia: Domestic Politics

How Is Russia Handling the Weakening of Federal and Regional Ties?

Will Russia's Privatization Plan Really Open Up Access to New Investors?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

France: Domestic Politics

French Government's Austerity Agenda Threatened by Political Scandals

Eurozone : France : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Russia: Consumption

Is Russian Consumption Coming Back?

Russian Labor Market Vulnerabilities

Eurozone : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : External Balance : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Ukraine: Domestic Politics

Ukraine's Troubled Energy Sector: Next Price Hike in 2011?

Russian Gas Deal Eases Strain on Ukraine's State Coffers

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

Czech Republic: Economic Profile

Czech Republic Macro View: Strength of Recovery Hinges on Export Revival

Czech Fiscal Policy: Will the Government Meet the 2010 Budget Deficit Target?

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia: Energy Sector

Will Changes in Russian Oil Taxes Affect Production?

Russia's Oil Production: Is Recovery Sustainable?

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

Turkey and EU Accession

Turkey's Deteriorating Relations With the West: Obama Sounds Warning

Turkey's EU Accession Path: Still on Track?

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Norway: Government Pension Fund

Norway's Government Pension Fund-Global Returns 3.9% in Q1 2010

Norway’s 2010 Fiscal Deficit Financed with Less Oil Revenue than Expected

Nordics : Norway : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Fiscal Policy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Rare Earths

Rare Earth Metals: Trends and Outlook

How to Hedge Metals Prices Without Futures?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

UK: Real Estate Market

UK Home Price Index Shows Price Stagnation in Summer 2010

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Real Estate Sector :

Eastern European Energy Security

Russian Energy Transit to Europe: Gas Flows Resume as Belarus and Russia Settle Debt Row

Can Europe Expand Its Energy Network to Central Asia? Nabucco's Woes

Bulgaria : Central Asia and the Caucasus : Central Europe : Eurozone : Finland : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : 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 :

Turkey: Domestic Politics and Political Risk

Turkey: Fate of Constitutional Reform Package Hangs on September 12 Referendum

Turkey: Support for Ruling AKP on the Decline

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

French Foreign Policy

Coup in Niger: Uranium Market Implications?

Timeline: U.S.-France (1763-Present)

France : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Commodity Market Regulation

Will There be Coordination Between Oil Producers and Consumers?

How Will Position Limits Affect Commodity Markets?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Gold and Precious Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

Solar

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

How Bright a Future for Solar Power?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

What Is the International Response to Obama's 'Volcker Rule'?

EU Lawmakers Approve Tough Bank Bonus Rules, Debate Bank Tax

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Eurozone Cohesion

Adjustment in the EMU: Converging and Diverging Forces

What Are the Chances of an EMU Break-Up?

Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

Russia and the U.S.

Can the Spy Scandal Mar the Reset in U.S.-Russia Relations?

U.S.-Russia Ties: U.S. Senate Begins Ratification Process of the New START

Baltics : Central Asia and the Caucasus : Central Europe : Eurozone : Poland : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Ukraine : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Central and Eastern European Demographics

Central and Eastern European Demographics: Impact Of Greying And Emigration.

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : South East Europe : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

EU Climate Change Policy

What’s Brewing in EU Climate Policy After Copenhagen?

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

The Rising Fiscal Cost of the Iraq War: Five Years On and Still Counting

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Sectors and Industries : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Turkey and the U.S.

Turkey's Deteriorating Relations With the West: Obama Sounds Warning

Turkey's New Diplomatic Confidence: Obstacles Remain For Turkey-Armenia Diplomatic Thaw

Turkey : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The G20's Role in Economic Policymaking

What Was Accomplished at the G20 Summit in Toronto?

What Does Canada Want From the G8/G20?

Argentina : Australia : Canada : China : France : Germany : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Italy : Japan : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

Ukraine and the IMF

IMF Grants Ukraine New Loan: Will Other Lenders Follow Suit?

Ukraine's Sovereign Rating: No Longer on Brink of Default?

Central Asia and the Caucasus : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Ukraine : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges :

Reform of the European Union

Belgium Takes the EU Helm on July 1: Financial Oversight Dominates Policy Challenges

EU Politics: Lisbon Treaty Comes into Force

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Eurozone : Poland : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Russia and the EU

Can the Spy Scandal Mar the Reset in U.S.-Russia Relations?

U.S.-Russia Ties: U.S. Senate Begins Ratification Process of the New START

Austria : Baltics : Central Europe : Eurozone : Germany : Italy : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The Netherlands: Economic Profile

Dutch Election: Center-Right Parties on Path to Form a Minority Government

Dutch Economy Grows by 0.2% q/q in Q1 2010

Benelux : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Europe's Neutrals

Borrowing Costs Spiral for Ireland, Despite Harsh Spending Cuts

Swedish Macro View: Strong Growth in 2010

Austria : Finland : Ireland : Sweden : Switzerland : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Russian Demographics

Russian Demographics and Labor Productivity: 'Hypermortality' Weighing on Growth?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Italy: Foreign and Defense Policy

A Reset in U.S. Relations with Afghan President?

NATO at 60: What Future Role For the Alliance?

Italy : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Turkey: Demographics

Turkey's Demographic Bonus: A Mixed Blessing

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Social Unrest in France

Sarkozy Unveils Third Reform Package Covering Pensions, Jobs and Immigration

France's Mandate for Reforms: Sarkozy Needs to Step Up

France : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

EU Pact on Immigration and Asylum

Is Immigration Good or Bad for the UK Economy?

Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Economic Challenges Following Germany's Reunification

How Much Did German Reunification Cost?

Will East Germany's Economy Ever Catch-Up With Its Western Counterpart?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Development Challenges : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Georgian Politics

Georgia Politics: Leaving the Russian Orbit?

Where are the Relations Between Georgia and Russia Heading?

Central Asia and the Caucasus : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

The Group of Seven (G-7)

Has the G20 Superseded the G7/G8?

Canada : Japan : North East Asia : United Kingdom : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : International Organizations :

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

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

Slovakia: Economic Profile

Slovakia Macro View: Strong Q2 GDP Growth, Tatra Tiger Rebounds

Center-Right Party Forms New Slovak Government: Will Fiscal Prudence Be Restored?

Central Europe : Eurozone : Slovakia : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

U.S. Missile Defense in Eastern Europe

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Poland : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Switzerland: Banking Sector

How Much Black Money is Hidden in Swiss Bank Accounts?

Swiss Banks and Systemic Risk: 'Too Big to Bail'?

Switzerland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

The Global AIDS Epidemic

Coping with AIDS Pandemic

Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

Swiss Bank Secrecy

What is the Outlook for the Swiss Banking Sector Post Banking Secrecy?

Dilution of Swiss Bank Secrecy: What is the Economic Impact?

Switzerland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

German Foreign and Security Policy

German Presidential Elections: A Blow to Merkel's Administration

The Opel Saga: German Deal With Magna Causes Political Rifts Across Europe

Germany : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

EU-UK Tensions

UK Foreign and Defense Policy: Where Is the Coalition Heading?

Should the UK Join the EMU?

Eurozone : United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

U.S.-UK Relations

UK Foreign and Defense Policy: Where Is the Coalition Heading?

European Financial Sector: Double Exposure to Domestic and U.S. Housing Woes

United Kingdom : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and Global Climate Regime

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Developed Countries Agenda On Climate Change at the Copenhagen Conference

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Alternative Energy

Are Palm Oil Prices Looking Peaky?

Wind Power: Obstacles to Further Growth

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

Peru: Domestic Politics

Maintaining the Path? Peru's 2010 Regional and 2011 Presidential Elections

Andean : Peru : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Argentina: Domestic Politics

Argentina's Elections in 2011: Will the Kirchners Stay in Power?

Will the Markets Finance the Return of Nestor in Argentina?

Argentina : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

China's Role in International Financial Institutions

Greek Adjustment Program Review: European Commission Recommends Release of Second Tranche

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

The Falklands/Malvinas Dispute

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland Islands

Claims of Sovereignty Over the Falkland Islands

Argentina : United Kingdom : Europe : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil and Energy :

Mexico: Domestic Politics

Swine Flu Epidemic: Impact on Mexico's Economy

Will the Results from Mexico's Mid-Term Congressional Elections Help the Reform Agenda?

Mexico : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Venezuela: Energy Sector

Where Do Foreign Oil Companies Stand in Venezuela?

What Is the Role of PdVSA in the Venezuelan President's Agenda?

Venezuela : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Venezuela: Domestic Politics

Election in Venezuela: Will Chavez Retain a Majority in Congress?

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Venezuela : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Brazil: Domestic Politics

Pre-Election Buzz in Brazil: Dilma's Poll Lead Might Prevent a Runoff

How Significant Are Brazil's New Oil Regulations?

Brazil : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Biofuel

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

What Is the Current State of the Ethanol Market?

Brazil : China : North East Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Microfinance

Microfinance: A Regional Snapshot

The Future of Microfinance

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Securitization and Structured Finance :

The Evolving OAS

Will the Obama Administration Improve U.S.-Latin American Relations?

Are Political Freedoms Deteriorating in Venezuela?

Andean : Argentina : Bolivia : Brazil : Canada : Chile : Colombia : Ecuador : Mexico : Peru : Uruguay : Venezuela : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Rare Earths

Rare Earth Metals: Trends and Outlook

How to Hedge Metals Prices Without Futures?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Uruguay: Domestic Politics

Uruguay's New Government: Is There Continuity?

Uruguay : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Commodity Market Regulation

Will There be Coordination Between Oil Producers and Consumers?

How Will Position Limits Affect Commodity Markets?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Gold and Precious Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

Colombia: Economic Profile

Colombia Gets New Government Under Santos

Northern Andean Politics: Will a New Round of Chavez-Santos-Correa Dialogue Bear Fruit?

Andean : Colombia : Emerging Markets : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Solar

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

How Bright a Future for Solar Power?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

What Is the International Response to Obama's 'Volcker Rule'?

EU Lawmakers Approve Tough Bank Bonus Rules, Debate Bank Tax

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Honduras: Domestic Politics

Honduras: Will Lobo's Government Be Recognized by the OAS?

Will Political Tensions in Honduras Ease after Elections?

Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

The Caribbean Basin

What Now for Haiti?

EU Drops Sanctions Against Cuba: Less Stick, More Carrot

Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges :

Developing Countries and Climate Change

China's Environmental Woes: The Great Leap Backward

Brazil and Climate Change

China : India : North East Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

The G20's Role in Economic Policymaking

What Was Accomplished at the G20 Summit in Toronto?

What Does Canada Want From the G8/G20?

Argentina : Australia : Canada : China : France : Germany : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Italy : Japan : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges :

Global Health: Pandemics

Swine Flu Epidemic: Impact on Mexico's Economy

H1N1 Declared an Emergency in U.S.: What Might the Economic Costs of a "Swine Flu Pandemic" Be?

Mexico : United States : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters :

Chile: Domestic Politics

What Is President Piñera's Plan for Chile?

Will the Obama Administration Improve U.S.-Latin American Relations?

Chile : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Venezuela's Regional Clout

Chavez's Nationalizations: What's Next?

Northern Andean Politics: Will a New Round of Chavez-Santos-Correa Dialogue Bear Fruit?

Venezuela : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Brazil's Foreign Policy

What Does Lula Want from Ahmadinejad?

Does Lula's Visit Herald a Deepening Brazil-China Economic Relationship?

Brazil : Venezuela : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Banco del Sur: The Bank of the South

Will the Global Crisis Accelerate the Creation of the Bank of the South?

Andean : Argentina : Bolivia : Brazil : Ecuador : Uruguay : Venezuela : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

Mercosur: South America's Trade Bloc

What Is the Future of Mercosur?

Andean : Argentina : Bolivia : Brazil : Chile : Colombia : Ecuador : Uruguay : Venezuela : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : International Organizations :

Ecuador: Domestic Politics

How Much More Reform Will Correa Pass in Ecuador? Any Economic Impact?

Northern Andean Politics: Will a New Round of Chavez-Santos-Correa Dialogue Bear Fruit?

Andean : Ecuador : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Mexico: Energy Sector

Mexico's Energy Sector: Oil Production Falling

Mexico : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy :

The Global AIDS Epidemic

Coping with AIDS Pandemic

Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Is Venezuela Heading Toward a Deep Recession?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Andean : Ecuador : Gulf Cooperation Council : Iran : Iraq : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Maghreb : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Venezuela : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : International Organizations : Oil and Energy :

U.S.-Mexico Relations

Drug-Related Violence Escalates in Mexico

Mexican Remittances and the Flow of Immigrants

Mexico : United States : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Libya: Domestic and Foreign Politics

Libyan-Italian Ties: Libya Investing More in Italy

Libyan Politics: Reshuffle

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

Libya: Energy Sector and Oil Wealth Management

Libyan Hydrocarbon Sector: Nationalization?

Management of Libya's Oil Wealth: The Libyan Investment Authority

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

Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and Global Climate Regime

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Developed Countries Agenda On Climate Change at the Copenhagen Conference

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Lebanon: Politics

Lebanon: Can Political Stability Be Maintained?

Lebanon’s Fiscal Stance and Public Debt: Is Fiscal Consolidation on the Way?

Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

BRICs in Africa

Africa: China's New Economic Frontier?

Brazil's Growing Presence in Africa

South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

Alternative Energy

Are Palm Oil Prices Looking Peaky?

Wind Power: Obstacles to Further Growth

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

The African Union (AU)

Somalia Crisis Tops Agenda at AU Summit

Is Somalia's Instability and Extremism Spilling Over?

Egypt : Maghreb : South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Energy Security and Supply Risks : International Organizations : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Iran's Nuclear Program

How Are Iran's Neighbors Responding to its Nuclear Program?

How Close Is Iran to a Nuclear Weapon?

Iran : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Economic Sanctions Against Iran

Is the UAE Tightening the Screws on Iran?

EU Sets Tough Sanctions to Curb Iran

Gulf Cooperation Council : Iran : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

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

How Is NATO’s Afghanistan Mission Faring?

A Reset in U.S. Relations with Afghan President?

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 :

Sudan: Civil Conflict and FDI

South Sudan Referendum: The Next Step in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement

Sudan's Economic Outlook for 2010

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

Syria: Foreign Policy

Syria's External Relations—Will a Bilateral Relationship with the U.S. Be Established?

Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Iran: Energy Sector

Iranians Give Up on LNG Exports

Will Iran Be Able to Phase Out Subsidies?

Iran : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Natural Gas : Nuclear Proliferation : Oil : Oil and Energy : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

What Are the Prospects for Peace in the Middle East?

Timeline: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Iran : Israel : Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Nigeria: Domestic Politics

Goodluck Jonathan Solidifying Power in Nigeria

Nigerian Content Law a Case of Resource Nationalism?

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

Middle East: Nuclear Power

Is Nuclear Energy the Key to Middle East Power Needs?

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 :

Saudi Arabia: Energy Sector

China-Saudi Arabia Energy Ties On the Rise

Is Nuclear Energy the Key to Middle East Power Needs?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy :

Nuclear Weapons Proliferation

Pakistan's Growing Nuclear Arsenal—A Growing Risk for the U.S.

Did the 2010 Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Live Up to Expectations?

Egypt : United States : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Algeria: Domestic Politics

Algerian Security: Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb

Government Spending to Boost Algerian Growth

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

Tunisia: Domestic Politics

Tunisia's Economic Prospects: Great Challenges Despite its Resilience

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

Middle East: Domestic Politics of Arab States

What Impact Will Jordan's Cabinet Shuffle Have?

Bahrain's Shia Population: Still Disenfranchised?

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

South Africa: Labor Markets

Are Zuma's Key Alliances Under Threat from Ongoing Strikes?

Growing Labor Unrest in South Africa: Government Proposes New Deal to End Strikes

South Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's Economic Diversification Plans

Mubadala: Abu Dhabi's Sovereign Investment Company Increases Transparency

Gulf Cooperation Council : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Fiscal Policy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Microfinance

Microfinance: A Regional Snapshot

The Future of Microfinance

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Securitization and Structured Finance :

China: Investment in Africa

Africa: China's New Economic Frontier?

China Aid Policy: Tied to Resources?

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

Iraq: Domestic Politics and Security

How Will the U.S.-Iraq Relationship Change Following the Troop Drawdown?

Iraqi Security Situation Worsens in Context of Political Uncertainty

Iraq : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Nigeria: Energy Sector

Will Nigeria Be Able to Restructure Its National Oil Company?

Nigerian Content Law a Case of Resource Nationalism?

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

Iraq: Economic Profile

Slow Coalition-Building Progress Exacerbates Iraqi Tension

Iraq's Economy Still Fragile Despite Oil Price Climb?

Iraq : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Current Account : External Balance : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Iraq: Energy Sector

Headwinds Remain for Iraq's Gas

Foreign Investment in Iraq's Oil Sector Picks Up

Iraq : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy :

Rare Earths

Rare Earth Metals: Trends and Outlook

How to Hedge Metals Prices Without Futures?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Middle East: Energy Sector

Heat Wave Exposes MENA Power Supply Vulnerabilities

GCC—Committed to Renewable Energy Projects

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Iran : Iraq : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : Maghreb : United Arab Emirates : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Markets : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Sectors and Industries :

Algeria: Energy Sector

Is Nuclear Energy the Key to Middle East Power Needs?

Algeria's Gas Sector: Will Leadership Changes Bring New Policies?

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

French Foreign Policy

Coup in Niger: Uranium Market Implications?

Timeline: U.S.-France (1763-Present)

France : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Energy Supply Chokepoints and Vulnerabilities

Somali Pirates Hijacking Global Business?

Energy Risks Hampering Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Asia/Pacific : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Commodity Market Regulation

Will There be Coordination Between Oil Producers and Consumers?

How Will Position Limits Affect Commodity Markets?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Gold and Precious Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

Yemen's Insecurity

Yemen a Terrorist Haven?

Understanding the Saudi Offensive In Yemen

Gulf Cooperation Council : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Solar

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

How Bright a Future for Solar Power?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

What Is the International Response to Obama's 'Volcker Rule'?

EU Lawmakers Approve Tough Bank Bonus Rules, Debate Bank Tax

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Iran: Domestic Politics

A Year After the Contested Election, How Strong Is the Iranian Opposition?

How Powerful Is Iran's President?

Iran : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

U.S. Defense Policy and Spending

U.S. Congress Passes Emergency War Funding

President Obama Unveils First National Security Strategy

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

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

The Rising Fiscal Cost of the Iraq War: Five Years On and Still Counting

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Sectors and Industries : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

The IMF in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Millennium Development Goals at Risk Amid Slowdown

IMF, Others Loan to Zimbabwe

South Africa : Sub-Saharan Africa : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Development Challenges : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Developing Countries and Climate Change

China's Environmental Woes: The Great Leap Backward

Brazil and Climate Change

China : India : North East Asia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

The G20's Role in Economic Policymaking

What Was Accomplished at the G20 Summit in Toronto?

What Does Canada Want From the G8/G20?

Argentina : Australia : Canada : China : France : Germany : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Italy : Japan : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges :

MENA: Health Care and Retirement

MENA Health Care: Growing Opportunities?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Sectors and Industries :

Syria: Energy Sector

Can Syria Diversify Away From Oil?

Iraq : Lebanon, Syria and Jordan : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Saudi Arabia: Security and Defense Policy

Understanding the Saudi Offensive In Yemen

Complicated U.S. Saudi Relations

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Food Subsidies

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

Agriculture Outsourcing: Courting Political Risk or Food Crisis Solution?

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 : Development Challenges :

Food Supply

Russian Wheat Crisis a Rising Risk for Inflation in Africa

Chinese Drought Threatening Food Supply?

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 Insecurity

Natural Disasters Threatening Global Food Security?

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

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

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

Measures of Global Output

Do We Need a New Measure of Economic Output to Replace GDP?

Gross National Happiness?

Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

Iraq: Investment

What Prospects For Boosting Oil Exports From Iraqi Kurdistan?

Iraq Bonds: Heading Back to the Market

Iraq : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : External Balance :

The Global AIDS Epidemic

Coping with AIDS Pandemic

Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

Israel: Politics

Will Israel Try to Stop Iran's Nuclear Program?

Timeline: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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

GCC: Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy of Arab States

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

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 :

The League of Arab States (Arab League)

Is the UAE Tightening the Screws on Iran?

MENA Health Care: Growing Opportunities?

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

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Is Venezuela Heading Toward a Deep Recession?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Andean : Ecuador : Gulf Cooperation Council : Iran : Iraq : Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman : Maghreb : Saudi Arabia : United Arab Emirates : Venezuela : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : International Organizations : Oil and Energy :

Political Unrest in Iran

Iran's Changing Role in the Middle East

How are Iran's Politics Affecting the Energy Sector?

Iran : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

U.S. Foreign Policy and Strategy

How Will the U.S.-Iraq Relationship Change Following the Troop Drawdown?

Can the Spy Scandal Mar the Reset in U.S.-Russia Relations?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and Global Climate Regime

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Developed Countries Agenda On Climate Change at the Copenhagen Conference

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Alternative Energy

Are Palm Oil Prices Looking Peaky?

Wind Power: Obstacles to Further Growth

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

China's Role in International Financial Institutions

Greek Adjustment Program Review: European Commission Recommends Release of Second Tranche

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

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

How Is NATO’s Afghanistan Mission Faring?

A Reset in U.S. Relations with Afghan President?

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 :

NATO's Future Role

How Is NATO’s Afghanistan Mission Faring?

NATO in Afghanistan: Who’s In It for the Long Haul?

Baltics : Benelux : Bulgaria : Canada : Croatia : Czech Republic : Denmark : Eurozone : France : Germany : Greece : Hungary : Italy : Norway : Poland : Portugal : Romania : Spain : Turkey : United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

The U.S. Intelligence Community

Can Pakistan’s Taliban Strike at America?

U.S. Intelligence Agencies Again under Scrutiny

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

United States: Domestic Politics

U.S. Congress Passes Emergency War Funding

U.S. Climate Change Bill Put Off Till the Fall ...at the Earliest?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Bank Capital Requirements

Toward Basel III: BIS Estimates The Effect on Growth

Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Banks and Risk Management :

Transportation Sector

New Measure Reduces Risk of Volcano-Related Flight Cancellations

Transport Sector Recovery Hurt By Air Traffic Disruptions

North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

U.S. Climate Change Policy

U.S. Climate Change Bill Put Off Till the Fall ...at the Earliest?

EPA Rulings on CO2: Is Regulation the Right Answer?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

U.S.-China Relations

Will China Keep Buying U.S. Assets?

What Was Gained From the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue?

China : North East Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Trade and Globalization :

Nuclear Weapons Proliferation

Pakistan's Growing Nuclear Arsenal—A Growing Risk for the U.S.

Did the 2010 Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Live Up to Expectations?

Egypt : United States : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

United States: Entitlement Reform

U.S. Health-Care Reform: Fiscal and Economic Impact?

Can U.S. Health-Care Reform Be Financed Without Raising the Fiscal Burden?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Fiscal Policy :

Biofuel

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

What Is the Current State of the Ethanol Market?

Brazil : China : North East Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

United States: Economic Profile

U.S. Q2 2010 GDP Growth Revised Down to 1.6%; Final Sales Weaker at 1%

How Strong Will U.S. Economic Growth Be in 2010 and 2011?

United States : Advanced Economies : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Microfinance

Microfinance: A Regional Snapshot

The Future of Microfinance

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Securitization and Structured Finance :

United States: Oil Production and Supply

Another Rig Explosion in the Gulf of Mexico: Will it Affect U.S. Oil Production?

Is BP Too Big to Fail?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

China: Defense and Security Policy

Shanghai Cooperation Organization Rules Out Membership for Iran

China Worries Japan by Flexing Its Muscles in the Pacific

China : North East Asia : Pacific : South Asia : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

United States: Sectors

U.S. Services Sector: Will Services Pick Up as Manufacturing Levels Off?

Pharmaceuticals: More Headwinds in 2010?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

U.S. Power Sector

A U.S. Smart Grid: From Concept to Reality?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Sectors and Industries :

The Evolving OAS

Will the Obama Administration Improve U.S.-Latin American Relations?

Are Political Freedoms Deteriorating in Venezuela?

Andean : Argentina : Bolivia : Brazil : Canada : Chile : Colombia : Ecuador : Mexico : Peru : Uruguay : Venezuela : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Canada: Energy Sector

China in the Oil Sands: What Are the Energy Security and Investment Implications?

Will Changes in Alberta's Royalty Regime Prompt Energy Investment?

Canada : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Pension Funds: Asset Allocation

How Well-Funded Are Global Corporate Pension Plans?

Global Pension Funds: Asset Allocation Strategies

Canada : United States : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care :

Rare Earths

Rare Earth Metals: Trends and Outlook

How to Hedge Metals Prices Without Futures?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Commodity Market Regulation

Will There be Coordination Between Oil Producers and Consumers?

How Will Position Limits Affect Commodity Markets?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Gold and Precious Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

Solar

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

How Bright a Future for Solar Power?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

What Is the International Response to Obama's 'Volcker Rule'?

EU Lawmakers Approve Tough Bank Bonus Rules, Debate Bank Tax

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Still on Hold but Discipline Waning?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

U.S. Defense Policy and Spending

U.S. Congress Passes Emergency War Funding

President Obama Unveils First National Security Strategy

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

Russia and the U.S.

Can the Spy Scandal Mar the Reset in U.S.-Russia Relations?

U.S.-Russia Ties: U.S. Senate Begins Ratification Process of the New START

Baltics : Central Asia and the Caucasus : Central Europe : Eurozone : Poland : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Ukraine : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Canada: Domestic Politics

Still Smooth Sailing for Canada's Minority Government?

Canada : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

The Rising Fiscal Cost of the Iraq War: Five Years On and Still Counting

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : North East Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Sectors and Industries : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

The Caribbean Basin

What Now for Haiti?

EU Drops Sanctions Against Cuba: Less Stick, More Carrot

Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges :

Turkey and the U.S.

Turkey's Deteriorating Relations With the West: Obama Sounds Warning

Turkey's New Diplomatic Confidence: Obstacles Remain For Turkey-Armenia Diplomatic Thaw

Turkey : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The G20's Role in Economic Policymaking

What Was Accomplished at the G20 Summit in Toronto?

What Does Canada Want From the G8/G20?

Argentina : Australia : Canada : China : France : Germany : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Italy : Japan : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges :

Global Health: Pandemics

Swine Flu Epidemic: Impact on Mexico's Economy

H1N1 Declared an Emergency in U.S.: What Might the Economic Costs of a "Swine Flu Pandemic" Be?

Mexico : United States : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters :

Climate Financing

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

Investment Megatrend: Global Warming Strategies Heat Up

Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

U.S. Foreign Policy Under Barack Obama

How Is China Reacting to U.S.-Vietnam Nuclear Talks?

U.S. - India Relations: New Beginnings?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

U.S.: Obama's Foreign Trips in 2009

How Is China Reacting to U.S.-Vietnam Nuclear Talks?

EU Launches Eastern Partnership Initiative: Boosting Influence in Moscow's Backyard?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The Group of Seven (G-7)

Has the G20 Superseded the G7/G8?

Canada : Japan : North East Asia : United Kingdom : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : International Organizations :

U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

What Was Gained From the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue?

Are U.S.-China Trade Tensions Worsening in 2010?

China : United States : Asia/Pacific : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Measures of Global Output

Do We Need a New Measure of Economic Output to Replace GDP?

Gross National Happiness?

Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

U.S. Missile Defense in Eastern Europe

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Poland : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

United States: Influence and the Global Economic Crisis

Timeline: Meltdown (2007-Present)

Timeline: Regulation & Deregulation (1880-Present)

United States : Advanced Economies : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Canada: Foreign and Defense Policy

U.S. - Canada Relations: Will Restrictions on Border Crossings Lead to a Dispute?

How Much Is Canada Diversifying Its Trading Partners?

Canada : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The Global AIDS Epidemic

Coping with AIDS Pandemic

Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

Canada: Pensions and Retirement

Canada's Government Pension Plan (CPP): A Model?

Canada : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care :

U.S.-Mexico Relations

Drug-Related Violence Escalates in Mexico

Mexican Remittances and the Flow of Immigrants

Mexico : United States : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

U.S. Hyperpower Status

U.S. Congress Passes Emergency War Funding

Can the Spy Scandal Mar the Reset in U.S.-Russia Relations?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

U.S.-Iran Relations

Timeline: U.S.-Iran Relations Since World War II

Timeline: U.S.-Iran Contacts

Iran : United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

U.S.-UK Relations

UK Foreign and Defense Policy: Where Is the Coalition Heading?

European Financial Sector: Double Exposure to Domestic and U.S. Housing Woes

United Kingdom : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Cap-and-Trade Legislation in the U.S.

Obama's Energy Agenda: What Are the Priorities for U.S. Energy Policy?

Will Carbon Capture Ever Be Profitable?

United States : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :