KOREAN PENINSULA: Pyongyang Parades New Weapons but Will Still Exercise Caution
North Korea, at a dawn parade on Saturday, 10 October celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), unveiled two new ballistic missiles, highlighting the extent to which Pyongyang has upgraded its arsenal despite the long-range ba… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
ARGENTINA: The Difficulties of a Double-Headed Government
A lack of direction and internal rifts continue to dog President Alberto Fernandez’s administration. The government’s grip in dealing with the twin health and economic crises remains shaky, and pressure for a political reset is unlikely to ease off. Electoral logic s… Become a member to read the rest of this article
COTE D’IVOIRE: Opposition United?
While the opposition managed to pull off its largest mass gathering yet on 10 October, it still lacks a joint strategy, and its messaging remains weak. As it stands, neither of the main opposition candidates is prepared to step down and endorse a consensus candidate ahead of the … Become a member to read […]
MALAYSIA: The Wait Goes On, but Maybe for Not Much Longer
Today’s meeting between Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysia’s king failed to resolve the question of whether the opposition leader has the support of a majority in the 222-seat parliament in his bid to unseat Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. According to a palace statement, Anwar only gav… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
ITALY: New Restrictions, Usual Policy Lethargy
Earlier today (13 October), Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte issued a new decree imposing stricter anti-coronavirus restrictions, including bans on private parties and early closures for bars and restaurants. The new measures came after long negotiations with the regions, as some lo… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MACRO: Policy Responses to Covid-19
Below is this week’s updated table on the health and economic policies that selected governments around the world are implementing to counter the fallout from Covid-19. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Clic… Become a member to read the rest […]