ARGENTINA: CFK’s impunity quest comes at a price
It is arguable that VP Cristina Fernandez (CFK)’s quest to deactivate the various legal processes against her is the most purposefully executed government policy. In part, this reflects the clarity of CFK’s objective: to achieve impunity. Events this week suggest that the path wi… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching
This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the week Spain With dail… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
EUROPE/CHINA: Strategic autonomy and technology issues
Amid Beijing’s generally more assertive foreign policy, there is rising media speculation that China’s leadership is increasingly willing to consider a military attack on Taiwan. But despite saber-rattling, there is little sign that Beijing’s fundamental risk calculus regarding T… Become a member to read the rest of this article
CAUCASUS: Escalation in fighting unlikely to turn into a regional conflict
Renewed clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh are not expected to evolve into a wider conflict despite Turkey’s backing of Azerbaijan and Russia’s close ties with Armenia. Geopolitical considerations and economic constraints on both sides point to (eventual) de-escalation as the m… 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. US/CHINA New export controls target top Chinese chipmaker US semiconductor producers must obtain a l… Become a member to read the rest of […]
JAPAN: New government begins work on digital agency but pitfalls await
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has stated that he will prioritize the pursuit of a digital transformation, with a particular focus on creating a digital agency to oversee the overdue digitalization of public services. His government has already begun work on legislation t… Become a member to read the rest of this article
US/CHINA: How would Biden’s policy on China differ from Trump’s?
The Biden campaign has largely avoided specific policy commitments related to China, reflecting a desire to frame the election as a referendum on Trump. A Biden administration would face constraints on its ability to reverse various Trump administration measures, given c… Become a member to read the rest of this article