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ASIA: Weekly politics update

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Below is the weekly update of political developments across East Asia. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. JAPAN: Flooding prompts calls for new fiscal package Prime Minister Shinzo Abe deployed around 20,00…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

MEXICO: Plenty to lose from AMLOve policy

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President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) returns to Mexico today, 9 July, following his meeting yesterday with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC. AMLO, who made the trip ostensibly to mark the new United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA, or T-MEC as it is …   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Eurobond Political Risk Monitor

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Our Eurobond Political Risk Monitor, presented in the attached table, provides a quick go-to guide of the main political and policy issues in 17 sub-Saharan African (SSA) sovereigns that have issued Eurobonds as of July 2020. In this edition, our ‘Spotlights’ section is dedicated…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

POLAND: Parity ahead of crucial runoff on Sunday

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Neither of the candidates holds a distinct advantage ahead the second round of the presidential election scheduled for Sunday, 12 July. Incumbent Andrzej Duda’s victory would mean policy continuity policy, including a further erosion of democratic institutions, keeping tensi…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

COTE D’IVOIRE: Coulibaly’s death changes political calculus ahead of election

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On 8 July, President Alassane Ouattara announced the sudden death of his prime minister and anointed successor Amadou Gon Coulibaly. The prime minister’s demise is a severe blow for Ouattara, who – despite Coulibaly’s known health issues – had not planned for this scenario. …   Become a member to read the rest of this […]