Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2019

New prospects for change are bringing turbulence to regional political dynamics

Article

Myanmar’s garment sector will struggle to endure

Recent labour disturbances and possible trade sanctions are casting doubt over the industry’s sustainability

Article

Golden visas will likely persist in countries where they are seen as vital for economic growth

Article

Moscow will try to maintain formal engagement with Washington despite losing hope of a cardinal change in relations

Article

Parliament has approved the core of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s cabinet, but key security posts remain unfilled

Article

Serious reforms could bring Sudan out of economic crisis, but social and political pressures complicate the picture

Article

Failings in the banking system mean Iran’s monetary base is too large, and renewed sanctions will not help

Article

Delhi will resist US-imposed curbs as far as it can, but a cut in the oil trade with Tehran will bring financial burdens

Article

Orban thrives on conflict: his row with Europe may in the short run strengthen his hand domestically

Article

Trump’s next pick for UN ambassador comes alongside a new foreign policy team that promotes ‘America First’

Article