Honeymoon Over for Brazil’s Bolsonaro?
With his legislative agenda thwarted by a hostile Congress, President Jair Bolsonaro is now calling his followers to action – and alienating former allies in the process.
Mexico: A New Front in the Trump Trade Wars
A new front has opened in President Trump’s worldwide trade war, and this one is much closer to home.
Coalition Negotiations Down to the Wire in Spain
What once looked like a clear path to a governing coalition in Madrid doesn’t look so easy anymore.
Afghanistan: New Election, Old Problems
Bad news is emanating from Afghanistan in a near-constant stream, and much of it is very familiar.
Iraq Protests in Recent Historical Perspective
The seeds of the current crisis were planted during the demise of the Hussein regime.
Bolsonaro’s Lead Widens in Brazil Run-off Polls
If recent polls are to be believed, Brazilians will elect an anti-establishment firebrand as president on October 28.
Critical Months Ahead for Ukraine’s Minsk II
Ukraine’s Minsk II ceasefire agreement is teetering on a razor’s edge.
Outlook 2020: Emerging Market Debt Bombs
Turkey, Lebanon, and Argentina will be hoping for smooth sailing ahead in the global economy, as all three countries face massive financing challenges in the year ahead.
Outlook 2020: African Debt Levels
Despite a recent stabilization, African debt levels have some worrying about the continent’s resilience in the event of a global economic downturn.