In this GRI Weekly Risk Outlook: ASEAN pushes for ‘code of conduct’ in South China Sea dispute, the Fed to maintain its current monetary policy stance, and the African Union and others ...
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Industry Interests Could Pave a Rocky Political Path for US-Cuba Relations
Pressures from major interest groups that would stand to benefit from closer U.S.-Cuba trade ties could help facilitate the political process.By Brian Daigle. (Read More...
EU Court and Greek Elections May Block QE from the ECB
Will the ECB’s meeting on January 22nd will offer more than just talk from the bank or will Eurozone politics will get in the way? .By Luke Lott. (Read More...
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Middle East Defense Spending Fuels Security Dilemma
MENA defense spending is expected reach $920 billion despite low oil prices. Is longer-term trend of spending risks instigating an unsettling arms race? By Madeleine Moreau. (Read More...
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Human Rights Violations Inside EU
Is the EU hypocritical concerning human rights? By H.E. Dr. Walter Schwimmer. (Modern Diplomacy, 01/20/2015)
US-Cuba thaw stepping stone to expanded Latin America trade
Given the shift in U.S.-Cuba relations, the April 2015 Summit of the Americas may serve as a significant stepping stone to expanded trade relations. By Brian Daigle. (Read More...
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GRI Weekly Risk Outlook - December 22, 2014
New U.S. consumer sentiment data to keep improving. Central Banks in Armenia and Turkey to deal with rouble and Fed policy. Second round of voting in Greek presidential elections. (Read More...
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DRC and Uganda could benefit from joint oil agreement
Presence of massive oil and gas reserves around the Lake Albert region have increased tensions between DRD and Uganda. A joint oil agreement could be a step forward to ease them. By John Sisa. (<...
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EU-China Trade Hampered by EU Divisions
The unbalanced China-EU business relationship can be seen as the outcome of a divided EU and an opportunistic China. But there is scope for improvement. By Nicolas Jenny. (Read More...
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IA Forum Interview: Scott Hickie discusses health corruption
IA Forum interview with Scott Hickie (Senior Analyst, Open Brieifing) who diiscusses corruption in the health sector. Interview by Madison J. Myers. (12/19/2014)
Kazakhstan Becomes Centrepiece in Eurasian Diplomacy
In a phase of declining oil prices and economic storm in neighbouring Russia, Kazakhstan has engaged in intense diplomatic activity with the West and other Central Asian countries. By Dr. Ernesto G...
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Jordan-Israel Energy Deal Faces Public Opposition
With a struggling economy, Jordan must strike a careful balance between controversial energy deals and meaningful public appeasement. (Read More...
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China-Egypt Partnership Fraught With Political Risk
Egypt is aggressively courting China to attract more investment and stabilise the already fragile economy. But Beijing must proceed with caution. (Read More...
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Latin America Sees Second Leftist Wave
In 2014, there were presidential elections in El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Uruguay, with right-of-center and pro-business parties losing every contest. Where is ...
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Economic Transition Report on Azerbaijan:An Issue of Governance
Paper that studies issues facing Azerbaijan's economic transition. By Grace Mausser. (12/15/2014)
US Fed to give more precise details on timing of rate change at FOMC meeting on Dec 16-17. Greece announces snap elections for Dec 17, prompting stock drop. This and more in this week&rsq...
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Mediterranean Energy Alliances Isolate Turkey
The discovery of hydrocarbons has altered the geopolitical situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, leading to the formation of new alliances that leave Turkey out of the game. By Evita Souri. (Read More...
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IA Forum Interview: Dr. David Phillips
Dr.David Phillips discusses international development, the role of remittances, and his book, Develo...
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Free Trade and International Security
Author compares free trade and international security. By Meicen Sun. (12/01/2014)
Fall 2014 Student Writing Competition Winners Announced
Winners of the Fall 2014 International Affairs Student Award Competition have been announced. Their papers will be seen in the next issue of International Affairs Forum (Taylor and Francis).<...
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