SOUTH AFRICA: A Plan of Plans?
On 15 October, President Cyril Ramaphosa will present an economic recovery plan at a joint sitting of parliament. Ramaphosa has pledged “extraordinary measures” to boost an economy facing a record recession, but the leaked draft plan largely rehashes old ideas around infrastructu… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
NIGERIA: #endSARS Protests No Arab Spring-Style Movement Yet
After several days of protests demanding the disbandment of a notorious police unit, the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS), Nigeria’s chief of police announced the unit’s immediate dissolution 11 October. Nevertheless, demonstrators vowed to continue their protests unle… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Latam Pulse
This week, in Chile there is nervousness over protests to mark the outbreak one year ago of serious social unrest as the body politic gears up for a constitutional referendum. In Argentina, judicial issues continue to make waves even as the Covid-19 crisis continues to deepen. Me… Become a member to read the rest […]
Weekly Political Compass
The G20 are due to decide on the future of the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI). Diplomatic efforts will continue to halt the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan. South Africa’s president will present an economic recovery plan. It will likely take until the end of the… Become a member to read the rest of […]
ASIA: RCEP trade pact is not a game changer for regional balance of power
The new Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade pact will cover one third of global GDP but is less ambitious on reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers than the Obama-era Trans-Pacific Partnership.Despite perceptions of RCEP as a “China-led” trade deal, the agreement… Become a member to read the rest of this article