The Week Ahead
Republican National Convention will test the unity of Donald Trump’s coalition. IMF releases latest macroeconomic forecasts. Greek Parliament votes on electoral system reform. NATO and Persian Gulf...
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Papua New Guinea gripped by nationwide civil disobedience
The government of Peter O’Neill is besieged by a wave of civil disobedience, as calls for his resignation have destabilized the country. Investors could very well be in the crosshairs with protesters...
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Democratic Convention nominates Hillary Clinton. Philippine President delivers first State of the Nation. Peru government transitions. Spanish parties struggle to form government. Commerce Department...
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Can Britain survive economically post-Brexit?
GRI Debate: What will Britain’s economy look like after Brexit? In June, Britain voted to leave the European Union after decades of membership. The political consequences were immediately apparent,...
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Olympics kick off. BoE sets rates. US election shifts into high gear. Muslim leaders meet. South Africa votes. All in The Week Ahead. 2016 Summer Olympics begin in Rio On Friday, world athletes will...
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Under the Radar: Nicaragua is using feminism to undermine democracy
President Daniel Ortega’s move to nominate his wife Rosario Murillo as vice-president has riled the opposition, as the government’s lip service to feminism covers an attempt to create an increasingly...
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Donald Trump campaign resets. Turkish and Russian presidents meet. Brazil impeachment proceedings begin. Economies react to BoE decision. All in the Week Ahead. Donald Trump hopes to use economic...
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Under the Radar: Sukuk bonds boom in West Africa
Long under-serviced by Islamic finance, sub-Saharan Africa, and West Africa in particular is seeing a boom in sukuk bonds. West Africa is set to benefit from more intra-regional investment and...
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U.S. presidential campaigns diverge. South Africa’s politics in flux. Japanese growth in question. Britain releases inflation growth. Spanish political stalemate ends. All in The Week Ahead. U.S....
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Under the Radar: Egypt’s media crackdown threatens 4G launch
Egypt’s 4G launch is threatened as Cairo’s media crackdown sees greater smartphone use to access dissenting voices, putting telcos in the government’s cross hairs. Egypt is facing serious economic...
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European leaders discuss the economy and migration. South African central bank explores economic concerns. U.S. presidential campaign continues as new economic data is released. Turkey turns its...
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Future Generator: An auspicious August for Iran
The ‘Future Generator’ is a highly unique and cutting-edge approach to political risk forecasting, developed by a partnership between Global Risk Insights (GRI) and Ethnographic Edge (EE). It combines...
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Under the Radar: Maldives faces coup and heightened terror threat
The combination of increasing political turmoil and worrying radicalization trends sees the Maldives facing significant risks in the short to medium term. The Maldives is facing a critical juncture, as...
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Libya’s collapse is changing North Africa
Since the Western intervention and the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, Libya has slowly swirled into lawlessness, providing unprecedented opportunities for migrants and traders throughout the...
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Aung San Suu Kyi conducts peace talks. U.S political incumbents have the edge. Canada releases 2nd quarter GDP figures. Central Bank of Brazil eyes status quo. Japan, South Korea and Russia discuss...
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Under the Radar: If Islam Karimov is dead, China’s LNG imports are threatened
The death of Islam Karimov could throw Uzbekistan into a succession crisis, undermining stability, emboldening terrorists, and threatening the New Silk Road. Following reports of a stroke, a global...
View ArticleWhy Colombians must support an imperfect peace agreement
This post was written by GRI analyst Daniel Lemaitre and guest author Ana Caridad. Colombia faces a crossroads: to accept or reject the government’s proposal to end the conflict with the FARC....
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Georgia’s foreign minister Mikheil Janelidze: A diplomat with vision
A GRI Power Brokers feature on Georgian Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze. Foreign Minister Janelidze has demonstrated the diplomatic vision necessary for a country forced to walk a narrow line...
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G20 leaders seek to reboot global growth. TPP tops agenda for ASEAN summit. US Congress returns to policy backlog. BoE governor grilled on handling Brexit. Eurozone ministers tackle Italian banking...
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Future Generator: The political climate stabilizes in Tanzania
The ‘Future Generator’ is a highly unique and cutting-edge approach to political risk forecasting, developed by a partnership between Global Risk Insights (GRI) and Ethnographic Edge (EE). It combines...
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