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SnapshotsDec 13, 2019 | 19:11 GMT

The Election Puts the U.K. Closer Than Ever to Brexit

An electoral victory has cleared the way for Boris Johnson to finally 'make Brexit happen' on Jan. 31. But tense EU-U.K. trade negotiations next year will likely still keep the prospect of a no-deal exit alive.

United Kingdom

Brexit

European Disintegration

SITUATION REPORTDec 12, 2019 | 13:22 GMT

Lebanon: No New Aid Pledges as Support Group Meets in Paris

An international group of donors has met in Paris to discuss potential next steps to help Lebanon alleviate its ongoing financial crisis, but the participants didn't agree on new support measures, The National reported Dec. 11.

Lebanon

Broken Contracts in the Middle East

SITUATION REPORTDec 10, 2019 | 19:21 GMT

Argentina: Fernandez Sworn in as President

Alberto Fernandez was sworn in as Argentina's new president on Dec. 10 and delivered his first address as the country's new leader, Bloomberg reported.

Argentina

SITUATION REPORTDec 10, 2019 | 18:23 GMT

India, Japan: Officials Meet to Discuss Bilateral Trade Issues

Japanese Trade Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama met Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Dec. 10 to discuss a range of bilateral issues, including New Delhi's strategy to balance its trade deficit with Japan, as well as enhanced market access for Indian goods and services, Xinhua reported.

Japan

India

A Japanese Awakening

India's Own Worst Enemy

AssessmentsDec 9, 2019 | 10:30 GMT

Algerian demonstrators carry placards reading "This vote will never take place" in French in regard to the Dec. 12 presidential election, during a march in Algiers on Dec. 6, 2019.

Algeria's Transition Gets an Electoral Litmus Test

Algeria's powers that be are set to force through a presidential election on Dec. 12. Whether the public buys into it is up in the air.

Algeria

The Difficulties of North African Reform

AssessmentsDec 9, 2019 | 10:30 GMT

Close-up of 500 Argentine peso bills stacked on different value notes.

Argentina's Economic Sins Come Back to Bite

Buenos Aires has again racked up huge levels of debt without fixing the problems underpinning its chronic economic malaise. And the country's new populist government risks only making matters worse.

Argentina

Economics

Politics

AssessmentsDec 6, 2019 | 16:14 GMT

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn campaigns outside Finsbury Park station in London on Dec. 2, 2019.

What the U.K. Vote Means for Brexit and Business

Three-and-a-half years after they voted to leave the EU, Britons will head to general elections for polls that might finally bring an end to the U.K.'s Brexit saga.

United Kingdom

Brexit

Contributor PerspectivesDec 6, 2019 | 11:00 GMT

This Dec. 26, 2018, photo shows a researcher working in a Beijing Genomics Institute laboratory in Kunming, China.

Is China Effectively Reforming Its Biotechnology Laws?

Beijing has made a point of publicizing legal changes since a Chinese scientist claimed to have genetically engineered twins last year, but it's not clear how effective the reforms will be without a full accounting of the scandal.

China

SITUATION REPORTDec 5, 2019 | 14:56 GMT

EU: Spanish, Italian Plans to Proceed With Digital Tax Could Raise U.S. Tariff Threat

Bilateral relations with the United States shouldn't affect a country's decision to introduce a tax on digital services, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said Dec. 4, adding that a decision to impose such a tax was within a country's sovereign rights, Reuters reported.

AssessmentsDec 5, 2019 | 10:00 GMT

A man displays his new two-dollar notes of the Zimbabwe dollar.

As Its Economy Worsens, Zimbabwe Teeters on the Edge of Chaos

With an increasingly cash-strapped and hungry citizenry, the survival of Zimbabwe's current government will hinge heavily on keeping its security forces paid and happy. Though doing so will be no easy feat given the country's depleted reserves.

Zimbabwe

Old Leaders in a New Africa

The Suitors of Sub-Saharan Africa

SITUATION REPORTDec 4, 2019 | 16:46 GMT

Japan: Upper House Approves U.S. Trade Deal

Japan's upper house has approved a bilateral trade deal with the United States, paving the way for the accord to go into effect in early 2020, The Straits Times reported Dec. 4.

United States

Japan

A Japanese Awakening

AssessmentsDec 4, 2019 | 11:00 GMT

This photo shows a sign for Saudi Aramco's initial public offering during a news conference in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 3, 2019.

The Saudi Aramco IPO Will Hit Its Valuation Goal but Fail to Fund Vision 2030

Driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's desire for a "big win," Saudi Arabia's push to sell off a tiny slice of its state-run oil company has been a frantic series of compromises.

Saudi Arabia

Energy

The Saudi Survival Strategy

AssessmentsDec 4, 2019 | 10:00 GMT

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (R) speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron after signing agreements during a meeting on March 12, 2019, in Addis Ababa.

Why France Is Bullish on Business in Ethiopia

As Ethiopia's leaders lift the veil on a massive market, French companies are licking their lips at the opportunities on offer.

Ethiopia

France

The Suitors of Sub-Saharan Africa

SITUATION REPORTDec 3, 2019 | 14:41 GMT

Finland: Prime Minister Resigns Ahead of Confidence Vote

Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne resigned Dec. 3, just ahead of a scheduled vote of confidence in parliament and only six months after his government took office, Yle News reported.

Finland

EU: Regional Blocs

SITUATION REPORTDec 3, 2019 | 14:21 GMT

EU, France: U.S. Threatens New Tariffs Over Airbus Subsidies, French Digital Tax

The United States has threatened to place additional tariffs on EU imports after a World Trade Organization panel ruled that the bloc had not fully complied with previous rulings and maintained its illegal subsidies for Airbus, Deutsche Welle reported Dec. 3.

On SecurityDec 3, 2019 | 12:15 GMT

A corporate surveillance team examines security footage of an office entrance.

Your Company’s Data Could Be Most at Risk in the Places You Least Expect

Most companies focus on protecting data located in more "dangerous" areas, such as China. But this leaves other places where information is stored vulnerable to espionage.

SITUATION REPORTDec 2, 2019 | 16:29 GMT

Pakistan: Moody's Raises Credit Ratings Outlook to 'Stable'

Moody's Investors Service upgraded its credit rating outlook for Pakistan from negative to stable on Dec. 2, while maintaining its B3 rating, saying it expects an improvement in the country's balance of payments situation.

Pakistan

Pakistan: A Military With a Country

Partner PerspectivesDec 2, 2019 | 05:00 GMT

Venezuela's Bad Neighborhood

The Maduro regime's efforts to meddle in its political affairs of its Latin American neighbors fits neatly into Moscow's objectives.

Venezuela

Russia

AssessmentsNov 26, 2019 | 11:00 GMT

The Red Sea forms the background of this photo taken from the island of Saba in the Al-Zubair archipelago off the coast of Yemen

How Much Do the Houthis Threaten Red Sea Shipping?

When Yemen's rebels seized three vessels last week, fears rose of a repeat of regional piracy. Such worries are unfounded.

Yemen

The Yemen Civil War

Security

On SecurityNov 26, 2019 | 09:00 GMT

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (second from right) and his Venezuelan counterpart, Vladimir Padrino Lopez (second from left), hold a meeting in Moscow.

Could There Be a Cold War Reboot in Latin America?

As it seeks to counter U.S. interests in Latin America, Russia is turning to an old playbook. But instead of arming Marxist groups with weapons, this time Moscow's arming anti-government protesters with rhetoric.

Security Challenges in Latin America

Russia's Internal Struggle