• Jun 12, 2020
  • 7 min read

Syrian currency collapse will drive food shortages

The premier has been sacked as prices rise across the country, with rare protests in government-held areas

Syria
  • Jun 11, 2020
  • 2 min read

Government is yet to stem rise in obesity among Turks

More Turks than ever are overweight despite government’s awareness of the problem

Turkey
  • Jun 10, 2020
  • 2 min read

Vicentin plan complicates delicate Argentine panorama

The decision to expropriate bankrupt agricultural exporter Vicentin has prompted controversy and disquiet

Argentina
  • Jun 9, 2020
  • 2 min read

Agro expropriation in Argentina will set off alarms

Plans to expropriate bankrupt agricultural exporter highlight the difficulty of placating both investors and the left

Argentina
  • Jun 1, 2020
  • 7 min read

Prospects for India to end-2020

The shadow of the COVID-19 crisis is set to loom large in the second half of this year

India
  • Jun 1, 2020
  • 2 min read

Iraq could face a hot summer of protests

With political complaints still unaddressed, there are warning signs of food and electricity shortfalls

Iraq
  • May 28, 2020
  • 7 min read

Australia frictions with China will last for now

China denies that it is punishing Australia for its stance on investigating COVID-19

Australia
  • May 26, 2020
  • 7 min read

EU's Africa framework will focus on global competition

A prospective new continental strategy aims to stimulate corporate investments and counter international rivals

Africa