International

Governments have been focussing on the internet to counter violent extremism

High debt and uncertain energy prices are weakening oil and gas companies' balance sheets

Disintermediated lending is developing quickly, challenging traditional financing models

The Islamic State group will redouble efforts to defend its territory through fiercer operations, at home and abroad

Mining companies' capital bases have deteriorated; they are likely neither to be acquirers nor acquired

The United States will slowly disengage from a leading role in global internet governance -- if Congress approves

Subdued global trade will add to long-term supply glut in the shipping industry

Oil prices and equity markets have moved in tandem in early 2016