THAILAND: Past is future, or Thailand’s return to the pre-Thaksin era
With the recent political changes, Thailand continues its move back to the fragmented party politics of the 1990s. As economic czar Somkid Jatusripitak’s frustrations have revealed, coordination difficulties abound in the current government, which could reduce its ability … Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Pandemic surge, policy uncertainty
Despite the accelerating Covid-19 “storm,” the government may hesitate to revert to harsher lockdown measures. But the handling of the crisis poses growing political risks for President Cyril Ramaphosa, which could begin to fuel speculation about his tenure. Economic polic… Become a member to read the rest of this article