EU: Aukus – yet another driver for “strategic autonomy”?
The EU’s Australia trade deal might well turn out to be the first victim of the ongoing submarine crisis, even if Australian and French government officials suggest that talks are still ongoing for now. However, skeptical reactions from non-French members of the European Parliame… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
NIGERIA: Goodluck Jonathan’s potential comeback
Rumors that former president Goodluck Jonathan (2010-2015) may soon be defecting from his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to become the ruling party’s flagbearer for the 2023 presidential election may not be unsubstantiated. However, an impo… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Argentina: More Short-Term Uncertainty, an Opportunity in the Long Term
The results of the primary elections were surprising, as well as how quickly internal tensions escalated within the ruling coalition. The market’s vote was a cautiously optimistic one, recognizing that the short term is fraught with problems, although the chances of a regime chan… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MACRO: Policy responses to Covid-19
Below is our weekly summary table on the health and economic policies that selected governments around the world are implementing to counter the fallout from Covid-19. The updated table includes information about each country’s vaccination strategy. Please do not hesitate to cont… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Trade collapse during the covid-19 crisis and the role of demand composition
Bank of Finland BOFIT Discussion Papers by Heli Simola