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US trade policy will target self-sufficiency
Trump's rhetoric is more aggressive but his policy is the same drive for self-sufficiency that his predecessors began
InternationalRigorous research will boost cross-border investment
Calculating political risk is becoming a key research focus, indicating that sovereign spreads are an inadequate measure
InternationalRising prices will encourage 'cryptojacking' crime
Every ten minutes, around 100,000 dollars are won by a person 'mining' bitcoins
InternationalCobalt constraints could check electric vehicle growth
Shortages of metals key to electric vehicle batteries could raise costs and slow the electrification of the auto sector
InternationalSalafism pushes Muslim communities to conservatism
The dominance of ultra-conservative salafis incentivises the mainstream to adopt more conservative stances
InternationalPolicy will focus on rising cryptocurrency crime
The G20 meeting on March 19-20 will debate the regulation of crypto assets; crime prevention will be a focus
InternationalGreen bonds set for strong growth worldwide
Green bonds account for a tiny fraction of the global bond market, but they are quickly catching on
InternationalTechnological innovations will help fight corruption
Individuals and civil society are using advances in technology to increase transparency and reduce corruption
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