Lithuanian conservative parties will win October vote

The 2020 elections will determine whether Lithuania stays on a strictly conservative course or turns more progressive

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Prospects for North Africa to end-2020

An economic downturn casts a shadow over the region, while the Libya conflict is entering a new phase

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This year looks likely to be one of missed opportunities for both Colombia and Venezuela

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Rapid population ageing has made China old before (potentially) getting rich

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An attack on the Ivorian security forces last week has raised concerns over new spillover from neighbouring Burkina Faso

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COVID-19 will deter some voters in the July 'referendum'; resentment may affect turnout by September

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Many emerging markets face prolonged health and economic crisis due to the pandemic and will be at risk of debt distress

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Thousands of delegates gathered in Beijing last month for the most important political event of the year

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Production cuts are stabilising crude oil prices, but inventories continue to rise and US shale drilling may return

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Assumptions about long-term energy demand growth will have to be remodelled in the light of COVID-19

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