VIETNAM: Central Committee has chosen the next set of leaders
No major surprises took place at the national assembly vote the past week on the country’s next set of leaders. The elevation of party insider Pham Minh Chinh as prime minister signals more of a focus on administrative changes, rather than economic policy. FDI and expor… Become a member to read the rest of […]
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: Washington imposes new export controls on Chinese supercomputing companies The US Commerce… Become a member to read the rest of this article
NETHERLANDS: No alternative to Rutte’s course
Caretaker PM Mark Rutte is under pressure after surviving a no-confidence in parliament last week. A motion of censure was passed, accusing Rutte of misleading parliament over his attempts to sideline an MP – the same MP who had uncovered the benefits scandal that triggered the g… Become a member to read the rest […]
CHINA: Calls for Beijing Olympics boycott will put companies in a bind
Washington will be reluctant to launch a boycott unless other rich democracies can be counted on to follow suit; this possibility still appears unlikely but cannot be ruled out. Even if a boycott never materializes, foreign companies involved with the games face serious re… Become a member to read the rest of this article
RUSSIA/UKRAINE: Renewed war with Ukraine would bring few benefits to Moscow
Russia’s saber-rattling near Donbas and Crimea is likely driven by Kyiv’s actions against pro-Kremlin figures/entities in Ukraine, the growing tensions between Moscow and the West as well as domestic pressures within Russia. However, a major escalation of the conflict with U… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ECUADOR: A complex horizon for whoever wins presidential run-off
Campaigning officially ends tonight, 8 April, ahead of the 11 April presidential run-off vote. The vote comes down to a binary choice between populist leftism in the shape of Andres Arauz, and anti-Correismo, as represented by the conservative Guillermo Lasso. Polarization is acu… 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 France – The seven… Become a member to read the rest of […]