COTE D’IVOIRE: Bedie’s candidacy would play into Ouattara’s hands
On 5 June, the political bureau of the opposition Democratic Party of Cote d’Ivoire (PDCI) decided to push back the party’s convention to nominate its flagbearer for the 31 October presidential election from this week to the end of July. Yet, eligibility criteria, as well as the… Become a member to read the rest […]
MACRO: Exit Strategies & Economic Policy Outlook
Below is this week’s updated table on the lockdown exit strategies and the policies that selected governments around the world are implementing to counter the economic fallout from Covid-19. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mention… Become a member to read the rest of […]
LATAM PULSE
This week, Covid-19 reporting in Brazil will remain the subject of controversy as concerns over President Jair Bolsonaro’s intentions persist. In Venezuela, political tensions surrounding the legislative elections that are supposed to take place in December are rising. Argentin… Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
China might suspend debt repayment obligations for some low-income countries. In Brazil, the Covid-19 death toll and political polarization continue to increase. The IMF board is likely to approve a stand-by arrangement for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s national assembly has rat… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MIDDLE EAST: Arab Gulf states adjusting to post-Covid-19 world
Arab Gulf states have been hit by the combination of low global oil prices and lockdowns.The resulting crisis has prompted calls to rethink the centrality of large expatriate worker populations for economies. The Arab Gulf states were hit doubly by the Covid-19 crisis. Severe… Become a member to read the rest of this article
US/CHINA: Financial sanctions on China are (so far) more bark than bite
The White House took a step towards delisting US-traded Chinese companies, but this action is widely expected and will have minimal impact on both countries.The “nuclear option” on financial sanctions looks unlikely, but additional financial sanctions with a more modest impact a… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Technology Series: Satellite methane detection
Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Detecting leaks is vital. What it is Methane (CH 4 ) 1 is a significantly more potent greenhouse gas (GHG) 2 than carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) over the short-term, 3 and is released as a consequence of both human a… Become a member […]