Alaco

19.12.2018

DRC elections to see Kabila finally leave the stage

After two years of procrastination, the DRC President agrees to step down but the transfer of power may not be so smooth. more >

18.12.2018

Western Sahara talks revive green energy hopes

Resolution to the conflict could provide the missing piece to Morocco’s green energy jigsaw. more >

28.11.2018

A possible upside to the US-China trade war

Southeast Asian countries may gain from shifting production linked to the tit-for-tat tariff dispute.more >

20.11.2018

The seeds of Venezuela’s economic crisis

As conditions continue to deteriorate, Alaco explains how under-investment in and mismanagement of the country’s energy resources foreshadowed the country’s dire financial problems.more >

20.11.2018

Seoul is testing US patience over North Korea sanctions

South Korea's Moon Jae-in risks breaching American and UN measures in wooing Pyongyang.more >

08.11.2018

How lack of international cooperation may limit impact of US sanctions on Iran

America's unilateral withdrawal from the international nuclear deal may undermine enforcement of its snapback sanctions, aimed at wringing new concessions from Tehran. more >

04.11.2018

As US sanctions against Tehran bite, Iranian hackers suspected of targeting Gulf businesses

Energy companies amongst organisations in the cross-hairs, raising concerns over retaliation for US restrictions on Iranian oil exports more >

20.10.2018

Khashoggi affair raises questions over Saudi Crown Prince’s future

Calls for removal of heir to the throne likely to intensify following news of journalist's death.more >

17.10.2018

Stability in Iraq undermined by US sanctions attack on Iran

Unless it can negotiate exemptions, Iraq is likely to suffer collateral damage.more >

05.10.2018

Special report: Is Zimbabwe finally on the road to recovery?

A new administration prepares to tackle considerable economic problems as most investors and lenders watch and wait to see whether it is up to the challenge. more >