20.11.2015

Iranian reformers face hardline backlash over nuclear deal

The historic deal to limit Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions is fueling a backlash from Iran’s hardliners keen to ensure that their dominant position within the country is not undermined by the deal. more >
17.11.2015

Ukraine’s faltering peace plan running out of time?

The latest bid to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine is under threat amid an upsurge in ceasefire violations. But even before the outbreak of violence, the slow pace of the Minsk II peace plan had raised questions over whether the government in Kiev and the separatist authorities would meet the end-of-year implementation deadline.more >
13.11.2015

Japan Joins China in Central Asia investment push

Japan has launched a big economic drive in Central Asia, just as China forges ahead with its ambitious Silk Road Economic Belt project that will see huge investment in the former Soviet republics. Could Tokyo’s move be an attempt to counter Beijing’s deepening involvement in the region?more >
10.11.2015

Russia’s digital dissidents defy Kremlin crackdown

Having muzzled Russian broadcasters and newspapers, President Vladimir Putin appears determined to bring social media to heel. A raft of restrictive measures has been introduced over the last couple of years. How effective they will be remains to be seen. more >
28.10.2015

Russia/Chinese alliance suffers economic strains

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded his country’s growing strategic partnership with China on a visit to Beijing in September 2015. “Russian-Chinese ties have now reached a peak,” he told reporters at a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. And in many respects, Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have much to be pleased about. The two leaders get on very well, and military and security cooperation has reached unprecedented levels. more >
11.09.2015

Ukraine: no early thaw in frozen conflict

While the West remains reluctant to confront Russia directly, Ukraine is unlikely to secure the levels of investment and support that it would like, writes Adrian Stones from the Yalta summit.more >
31.03.2015

Buhari wins Nigerian election

General Muhammadu Buhari has become the first opposition leader to defeat an incumbent in a Nigerian presidential election. more >
02.05.2014

Hidden risk in infrastructure projects

Understanding risks such as corruption and political exposure should be central to decision-making in major infrastructure projects.more >

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