Snapshots

Rising unemployment and poverty levels indicate Egypt’s financial stability isn’t as pandemic-proof as its macroeconomic performance makes it seem.

Stronger third-quarter growth underscores that China will be the only major economy to end the year with a larger GDP greater than it began with.

The move shows the White House remains committed to its security and economic engagements in the region, with an eye on countering China and Russia.

Thailand’s military-aligned government will likely step up restrictions on dissent and intensify efforts to co-opt the protesters’ less controversial demands.

Domestic political and financial constraints will thwart Pretoria’s new economic recovery plan, prolonging the country’s five-year financial crisis.

In the absence of any real consequence to proceeding, Israel will maintain its long-term strategy of expanding settlements.

While there is still room for an agreement, time is running out, so a limited rather than comprehensive trade deal is more likely.

The U.S. State Department's first report under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act does not include expanded sanctions, continuing the Trump administration’s overall cautious approach to the city’s political crisis.

Reports that Beijing has halted purchases of Australian coal suggest it’s still trying to find ways to retaliate against Canberra’s policies without jeopardizing the two countries’ economic ties.

While unlikely to spur U.S. sanctions, Ankara's plan to test the Russian S-400 system will still exacerbate its economic crisis by further spooking investors.

China’s reassertion of its 1959 border line with India has left little room for compromise, which will enable Beijing to reinforce its claims in the Himalayan region come spring.

At this point, Turkey’s capabilities will support its aggressive foreign policy.