Oil’s Armageddon: Implications for African Exporters
Africa’s largest oil exporters are not in a position to weather the massive price disruptions wrought by COVID-19 and Saudi-Russian acrimony.
Decision Time Looms for US Troops in Iraq
There are push and pull factors pointing to a US troop pullout. But a swift destabilization of Iraq may remove the luxury of choice.
COVID-19: Bailouts & US Debt
COVID-19 bailouts have pushed US federal spending to dangerous levels, and this with the pandemic still raging in a long list of US states.
Russia’s New Legislation Renews Old Cryptocurrency Debates
The Russian government continues to walk a fine line between acceptance and rejection of cryptocurrencies.
Famine and Misery Spread in Yemen’s Deadlocked Conflict
Amid renewed fighting, warnings of impending humanitarian disaster in Yemen continue to fall on deaf ears.
President Trump Takes Aim at the WTO
The Trump administration has an opportunity to strike at the heart of the global trade regime, and it intends to take it.
Escalating Violence in Cameroon ahead of Presidential Elections
Amid spiraling violence, Cameroonians will head to the polls in October to vote in an election that will be closely watched by the country’s Western allies.
Trump Approves Lethal Arms Sales to Ukraine
Will greater parity along the ceasefire line deescalate conflict, or trigger a wider arms race?
Global Forecast (05-18-2016)
Brazil’s Rousseff on trial for impeachment, Tajikistan to get a ‘president-for-life,’ and Japan prepares for a key G7 summit next week.
Corruption and Chaos ahead of Venezuela Regional Elections
The Maduro government is doing everything possible to deny the opposition a breakthrough in regional elections next week.