International

  • Nov 16, 2011
  • 7 min read

Kimberley Process unity is looking frail

The United States will tomorrow convene a meeting of leading diamond industry players in...

International
  • Nov 15, 2011
  • 7 min read

European crisis renews counterparty risk concerns

There has been a widespread failure to implement new regulatory frameworks for mitigating...

International
  • Nov 11, 2011
  • 6 min read

Changes raise ICC court appeal for global businesses

The ICC has revised substantially the rules for its International Court of Arbitration. With over...

International
  • Nov 10, 2011
  • 6 min read

Prospects for world trade in 2012

Trade growth has slackened in recent months, and is unlikely to support the lukewarm global...

International
  • Nov 8, 2011
  • 6 min read

Expanded ECB role is key for euro-area crisis solution

A key downward lurch in the Great Depression occurred in 1931, with the rapid deterioration of...

International
  • Nov 4, 2011
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the oil market in 2012

Oil demand in 2012 appears likely to undershoot current expectations, and that possibility does...

International
  • Nov 3, 2011
  • 6 min read

Global food price volatility hurts poor importers

Global food prices declined by 4.0% between September and October, the UN Food and Agriculture...

International
  • Oct 31, 2011
  • 7 min read

Cyber conflict poses growing global security risks

The likelihood and potential costs of cyber conflict across state borders are growing. Novel...

International