Daily Analysis
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Milei promises ‘more chainsaw’ in Argentina in 2025
Economic successes in President Javier Milei’s first year in office have thus far brought some significant costs
US tariff rises will prove counterproductive
President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to raise tariffs will have wide effects on manufacturing activity
Yemen's rival forces may test the status quo
The Huthis and the NRF (allied with the Aden-based government) are preparing for a return to high-intensity conflict
Chinese biotech sector will face US threats
Chinese biotech firms have gained a respite as progress on the US Biosecure Act has stalled
ChinaChina-Russia trade cooperation reaches new heights
Trade data shows bilateral trade flows have expanded significantly this year
ChinaNigeria may face 2025 budget financing gap
The government's medium-term expenditure framework outlines its budget plans for 2025
NigeriaPoland will seek a greater role in European defence
Warsaw’s defence spending has surged over the past few years
PolandSouth Korea’s president is likely to be ousted soon
President Yoon Suk-yeol continues to refuse to resign as pressure from his party mounts
South KoreaAustralia continues to limit Big Tech power
Canberra wants to introduce a new scheme demanding Big Tech platforms pay publishers for hosting their news content
AustraliaRussia may use the Oreshnik missile again soon
Russia may soon use its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine for the second time
RussiaSomali-Ethiopia deal boosts regional security outlook
Following Turkish mediation, Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to de-escalate bilateral tensions
SomaliaMeasures go only so far in helping Thai ruling party
The government promises new measures to support the economy
ThailandChina’s traditional policy tools are losing efficacy
The Central Economic Work Conference promises looser fiscal and monetary policy to boost GDP growth, jobs and inflation
ChinaTensions over Colombia’s 2025 budget will endure
The rejection of a financing law is a major blow for the government
ColombiaPeru human rights furore will further damage Boluarte
Comments by the education minister this week add to the scandals confronting President Dina Boluarte
PeruEgypt is signalling new divestment impetus
The government is outlining plans for public offerings or sales for ten companies in 2025
EgyptHeavy Nigerien army losses could fuel discontent
The Nigerien army reportedly lost over 100 troops in a major jihadist attack in western Niger
NigerOman’s green hydrogen investment will increase
Oman is to launch a third round of green hydrogen auctions in early 2025
OmanPrices could hurt ties between Norway and Europe
Norway is threatening to reduce its electricity supply to European countries amid soaring domestic prices
NorwayPolish rule of law will suffer from legal warfare
The use of legal proceedings and judicial institutions against political opponents continues
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