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. CHINA: Xi’s coal message signals willingness to make tough choices Chinese President Xi Jinping said… Become a member to read the rest of […]
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro’s weakness explains green “conversion”
Speaking at the Climate Summit organized by US President Joe Biden on 22 April, President Jair Bolsonaro read the prompter and said virtually all that his new foreign ministry had put on paper for him to read. That was already a major feat. It showed that the pressure exerted by … Become a member […]
CHINA: Wen Jiabao’s censored essay hints at elite dissatisfaction with Xi
Former premier Wen Jiabao published a personal essay in a Macao newspaper on 15 April that appeared to obliquely criticize Chinese political trends under President Xi Jinping. While the essay suggests a degree of discontent among some political elites, there is no sign that such … Become a member to read the rest of […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Cabinet reshuffle likely delayed by factional politics
Notwithstanding growing media speculation, President Cyril Ramaphosa may hold off on reshuffling his cabinet until next month as factional battles within the ruling ANC play out. ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule’s exit from office seems increasingly inevitable; this sho… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Special Analysis on Recent IMF Programs and What They Imply Argentina
I. The economic scenario before and after the elections and the role of the IMF It is increasingly clear that the government is taking every economic decision with an eye on the election and that the 4.8% March inflation rate was a disruptive figure and a potential threat. It… Become a member to read the […]
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-d… Become a member to read the rest of […]