Growing demands for genuine and lasting economic reform and an end to corruption are two major characteristics of recent anti-austerity measures in Jordan. Lily David and Kate Benn explore what this means for Jordan and regional stability.
With the UAE set to permit full ownership of companies for foreign investors, Matt Bailey looks at the implications for the nation’s free zones.
In a statement released on 9 May, the Sahel-based Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) threatened to attack Western companies operating in the Sahel, calling their operations ‘legitimate targets’ in its mujahedeen. Unsurprisingly, the group identified France and its allies as likely targets given the ongoing French counterterrorism intervention in…
Emboldened by the recent recovery of commodity prices, several African governments are leading a new wave of regulatory overhaul aimed at increasing control over their natural resources.
Renato Whitaker explores how fuel theft may dampen enthusiasm of new entrants into the Mexican Oil and Gas market.
With Mexico’s elections around the corner, Pedro Senra examines some of the principal campaign issues, including candidates’ proposals to curtail politicians’ immunity from prosecution and provide autonomy to the Attorney General’s Office.
Malaysia’s shock election result hinged on Mahathir’s revival as an unlikely reformer, but is he all bark and no bite? Rebecca Lawrence examines whether Mahathir can really deliver on the promises that paved the way to his stunning victory, and what it means for investors going forwards.
China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (‘BRI’) raises significant concerns for India and Japan, especially regarding maritime security. In response, New Delhi and Tokyo are jointly planning their own infrastructure projects which, while smaller in scale than BRI, will nevertheless offer significant economic opportunities in the coming years, writes…
Analysis by Andrew Wychrij.
Whilst the World Cup is a target for both football hooligans and militant groups like Islamic State (‘IS’), several initiatives to strengthen the capabilities of the security forces are likely to mitigate the risks of terrorism and hooliganism at the tournament, writes Tim Geschwindt.