Latest must-read analysis

  • May 23
  • 7 min read

Outlook is mixed for Indonesian economy

The president-elect’s ambitious spending plans raise doubts over the country’s long-term fiscal position

Indonesia
  • May 23
  • 6 min read

Fico shooting will further polarise Slovakia

The fallout continues from last week’s assassination attempt against the prime minister

Slovakia
  • May 21
  • 6 min read

Singapore’s new leader will likely face poll test soon

The city-state has a new prime minister, only the fourth in its history

Singapore
  • May 21
  • 8 min read

Mexico’s budgetary pressures will keep growing

Fiscal pressures will probably mount further as AMLO seeks to conclude flagship projects before he leaves office

Mexico
  • May 21
  • 6 min read

Corruption scandal will hurt Maltese ruling party

The fallout from a controversial hospital deal continues to impact the island nation

Malta
  • May 20
  • 6 min read

Algeria’s president will comfortably lead the polls

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has brought forward the presidential elections from December to September

Algeria
  • May 20
  • 7 min read

Salvini faces a major leadership test in Italy

Poor results in upcoming elections could herald the end of Matteo Salvini’s eleven-year leadership of the League

Italy
  • May 17
  • 6 min read

North Macedonia will clash with EU and neighbours

The right’s likely takeover of power risks derailing the country’s EU membership process

Bulgaria
  • May 15
  • 6 min read

Afghan drug ban may be close to unravelling

The Taliban appear divided over whether to uphold the ban on the production, use and trafficking of drugs

Afghanistan