THAILAND: Protests are a careful dance, for now
Student protesters have returned to Thailand’s streets in substantial numbers, and they are likely to continue with their demonstrations through the next few weeks. The students are demanding several political changes, with the most significant ones being the dissolution of parli… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
PHILIPPINES: Duterte’s policy speech on Monday – curb your expectations (again)
President Rodrigo Duterte will supposedly present his “roadmap to recovery” on 27 July. However, he is unlikely to deviate from the limited stimulus being advocated by his economic team, or radically reshape his administration’s other healthcare policies. A potential curve… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ASIA: Weekly politics update
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: Surging case numbers put Abe on the defensive For two consecutive days, Japan has reported reco… Become a member to read the […]
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: An AfCFTA antidote to economic woes?
The Covid-19 pandemic has strengthened policymakers’ resolve around the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which is increasingly considered one of the few options available to boost the region’s deeply troubled growth and revenue outlook over the long term. … Become a member to read the rest of this article
MEXICO: Takeaways from election arbiter episode
Yesterday, 22 July, the lower house voted in four new counselors to sit on the board of the National Electoral Institute (INE), which organizes federal elections and audits parties’ finances. The vote was required because four counselors’ terms expired earlier this year. The INE… Become a member to read the rest of this article