TURKEY: Multiple policy challenges from all directions
A massive surge in daily coronavirus cases will force the government to tighten restrictions during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan (starting on 13 April). Meanwhile, Ankara’s almost exclusive reliance on the Sinovac vaccine is becoming a major liability due to supply and… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
Focus – The effects of climate change on productivity
Global warming stands to have quantitatively important effects on country productivity While most countries will apparently be affected negatively , some may see large gains Canada and Russia could see considerable increases in productivity India by contrast is set to be h… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Where Is the U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic Headed?
Daniel J. Wilson
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
Chinese vaccines are in the spotlight. Japan’s PM will visit US President Joe Biden. The race for the Merkel succession is heating up further in Germany. Diplomatic efforts will attempt to prevent an escalation of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Guillermo Lasso will be Ecuador’s… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
ECUADOR: Lasso thwarts revival of left-leaning populism but going will be tough
Former president Rafael Correa (2007-2017) suffered a resounding defeat yesterday, 11 April, as his proxy presidential candidate Andres Arauz lost to the conservative former banker Guillermo Lasso in a run-off vote. With 98% of votes counted, Lasso of the center-right Creating Op… Become a member to read the rest of this article