Global growth shaken, central banks stirred
The drastic measures which governments across the world have taken so far to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus have few precedents outside of war times and therefore quantifying their economic, financial and social impact remains challenging. However, there is little doubt… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
BRAZIL: Presidential dual rhetoric to continue to delay reform effort
President Jair Bolsonaro’s capacity to operate in two ostensibly conflicting worlds – that of social media and his own government – reached a high point this week. Bolsonaro has been as erratic as ever, resorting to confusing doublespeak. The net result is further delays in the r… Become a member to read the rest […]
ITALY: Political impact of Covid-19 will materialize after the crisis
Italy is struggling to halt the spread of Covid-19 that has killed 148 people and infected 3858 individuals (as of 5 March at 6pm local time). The data released on 5 March by the authorities indicated that the number of infected increased by almost 600 individuals over the previo… Become a member to read […]
TURKEY: Erdogan’s climbdown puts Idlib issue on uneasy standby
The 5 March meeting between Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, has brought the issue of Idlib to an uneasy standby. The negotiations lasted almost six hours, suggesting that the encounter did not go all smoothly. However, an agreement wa… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SOUTH KOREA: Moon struggles despite nimble response to outbreak
Despite responding to the widening COVID-19 outbreak with an efficient and large-scale testing program and effective containment measures, South Korean President Moon Jae-in still faces public criticism for his handling of the outbreak. The political risks from the outbreak are p… Become a member to read the rest of this article