Turkish Troops Aim to Counter Kurds, Not Islamic State
The Turkish government is considering deploying troops to create a “buffer zone” along its southern border with Syria, and it is clear that the intended target of such a move would be the Syrian Kurds, not Islamic State.
Trump Pulls Out of the Paris Agreement
What does Trump’s pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement mean for the fight against global warming?
Backgrounder: Sudan Protests
A closer look at the mass protest movement that is threatening President Omar al-Bashir’s long-running rule in Sudan.
Producers in for a Short Reprieve as Oil Prices Deflate
Oil prices staged a robust recovery last week, but it might not last long.
G20 in Toronto: Hints of Obsolescence
A lack of progress on pressing global issues after the Toronto summit is calling the effectiveness of the G20 into question.
A US Debt Crisis in the Making?
The Greek sovereign debt crisis has dragged the global economy to the brink of a much-feared ‘double dip’. But, is it merely a precursor to a similar crisis unfolding in America?
Privatization: A Panacea for the South Africa Economy?
Privatization is often cited as a cure-all for South Africa’s lumbering state-owned sector. But any progress will be slow given the entrenched interests involved.
Global Forecast (03-08-2018)
A slog expected in Italian coalition talks, more details of President Trump’s tariffs come to light, and the Japanese economy didn’t have such a bad fourth quarter after all.
China Prepares to Launch Its Own Digital Currency
Beijing is warming to the use of cryptocurrencies – but only on its own terms.