MIDDLE EAST: Neighbors mend fences with Qatar
Qatar signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the other Gulf Cooperation Council states to mend a 3 and half year old rift. This agreement is more of a ceasefire than a peace agreement, and tensions will continue to simmer. Today, 5 Janua… Become a member to read the rest […]
Economic Risks
Please find attached the January issue of our monthly Economic Risks. Below is a top-level summary: A rampaging virus and lockdowns extend secondary dips Immunisation programmes take time to reach critical mass Bankruptcies, joblessness, poverty, and inequality esca… Become a member to read the rest of this article
TURKEY: Covid-19 vaccination program likely to fall short of its targets
The government’s planned Covid-19 vaccination program appears set to fall short of its targets and potentially add to the damage that its often confused response to the pandemic has already caused to its credibility. On the logistical front, it is still unclear how the v… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
MEXICO: Early steps on vaccination belie challenges to come
The government is touting its achievement as the first Latin American country to begin vaccinating its population against Covid-19; the first vaccinations of frontline medical personnel started on 24 December using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The government has also signed a ser… Become a member to read the rest of this article
CHINA/EUROPE: Investment pact is economic win for EU, political win for Beijing
Following seven years of negotiation, Beijing and Brussels concluded negotiations on an EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) on 30 December. Beijing’s willingness to accept a relatively one-sided deal reflects China’s concern to avoid international isolation … Become a member to read the rest of this article