ARGENTINA: Fernandez’s balancing act
Recent events highlight President Alberto Fernandez’s role as a balancing force between competing political factions and differing viewpoints. While there are positives to this situation, it is also true that the role of mediator-in-chief reflects Fernandez’s own fragile politica… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember […]
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
Following Serbia’s general election last Sunday, voters in three other Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries will head to the polls in the coming weeks. Polish President Andrzej Duda expects the White House visit will boost his campaign ahead of the first-round vote on 28 … Become a member to read the rest of […]
HONG KONG/CHINA: National security law likely to be enacted by July
China’s legislature is poised to use an expedited process that enabling to enact the new Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) by the end of June. An official summary of NSL offers new detail about the expanded powers granted to the Hong Kong and mainland governments, though s… Become a member to read the […]
FRANCE: Macron’s ‘phase III’
President Emmanuel Macron is expected to reshuffle his government after the second round of the municipal elections taking place this Sunday, 28 June. It is unclear whether he will retain Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, whose popularity has received a boost due to his management… Become a member to read the rest of this article
GERMANY: Watch Westphalia to gauge the second wave
The regional state government of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has put the local district of Guetersloh back on full lockdown today. Schools had already closed again, and as of today, nurseries, cinemas, bars and restaurants, swimming pools and gyms will follow. Only two people of… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Comment: Forgive us our debts …
Total global debt has continued to burgeon in the ten years since the Financial Crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic stands greatly to add to debt burdens. Much of the additional debt that has been incurred is unlikely to be repaid. Historically, ‘debt Jubilees’ played a key ro… Become a member to read the rest of […]