Prospects 2021 Update
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- 2021 Update
- 2022 Annual
Brazil
The government's popularity continues to suffer from the health, social and economic consequences of COVID-19
Arab-Israeli conflict
Clashes in East Jerusalem and the Gaza conflict in May reminded the world of the unresolved Palestinian issue
South Africa
The economy rebounded well from the pandemic's first year but economic and political headwinds threaten the recovery
India
The COVID-19 crisis is keeping the government under pressure
Canada
Ruling Liberals could win widely expected federal election later this year by default as third wave of COVID-19 recedes
Russian economy
The government's 2021 growth forecast of 2.9% may even be too pessimistic though downside risks could still derail it
Central America
Central America remains gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic and will suffer from its effects for the foreseeable future
United States
The coming months in politics will be dominated by internal Democratic efforts to ensure support for the party's agenda
Turkey
Early elections in late 2021 or early 2022 are possible, but guaranteed to be far from free and fair
Russian politics
The authorities are labouring over the complexities of engineering an election win, even though there is no opposition
East Asia
East Asia’s economies are rebounding and its governments adjusting to the presence of a new US administration
Colombia
The government is facing myriad challenges that it will struggle to manage effectively
Iran
The new president will focus on economic restoration, including through US nuclear talks
Global economy
Resurgent spending and loose policies are fuelling demand, but supply strains pose risks and many EMDCs are lagging