Climate Change in the Middle East
Rising global temperatures will bring major economic and political changes to the Middle East
May Limps into a New Round of Brexit Negotiations
The Conservative conference was supposed to strengthen Prime Minister May’s negotiating position in the next round of Brexit talks. If anything, it weakened it.
End of an Era: Bank of England to Hike Interest Rate?
Politicians say now’s not the right time; economists say there’s no choice. Either way it looks like the Bank of England is set to increase interest rates in November.
Better Late than Never: China the Peacemaker on North Korea?
China has pivoted toward rapprochement with South Korea. Is this a prelude to a more proactive stance on the crisis on the Korean Peninsula?
What’s Next for Afghanistan?
Despite all of the positives – a peaceful transfer of power, an imminent security agreement with the United States, and the economic promise of huge mineral reserves – there is still reason to believe that Afghanistan’s dark days aren’t quite over.
Nord Stream Two: Implications for Europe
The construction of the long-discussed Nord Stream Two pipeline would have geopolitical ramifications that reverberate beyond Ukraine.
Analysis: China Stalls on Debt Reforms
Recent moves by the Chinese government signal that there will be no debt reckoning to spoil the party of solid growth and frothy stock markets – at least for now.
Is Islamic State a State?
Islamic State is certainly different from many of the terrorist groups that preceded it. But is it actually a state?
Market Meltdown Means More Pain for Oil Producers
What was once a supply-side phenomenon is now being aggravated by falling global demand, meaning lower oil prices and even more pain for long-suffering oil producers.
The Fed Could Still Surprise in September
Market turmoil is making the Fed’s September decision a lot more complicated than it seemed a month ago.