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UkraineAlert

Jul 2, 2019

Five reasons why investors are giving Ukraine another look

By Daniel Bilak

The ambitions of Ukraine House Toronto arise from what UkraineInvest has witnessed over the last year: a renewed confidence in and interest among investors for exposure to the Ukrainian market.

Democratic Transitions Fiscal and Structural Reform

MENASource

Jul 1, 2019

Parliament voted to complete Iraq’s cabinet: What’s next?

By Abbas Kadhim

While inclusive governance is an admirable goal, it can be a formula for failure when merit is sacrificed for the sake of meeting ethno-sectarian quotas.

Iraq

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2019

A financial statecraft strategy for the United States to address the rise of China

By Michael B. Greenwald

Sanctions can be effective in compelling a change in Huawei’s behavior within realistic boundaries.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2019

Osaka previews services shift that could reignite global multilateral trading system

By Barbara C. Matthews

By turning their attention toward the digital economy global policy makers could help reignite discussion at the global multilateral trade level at a time when most are obsessed with bilateral negotiations.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

SyriaSource

Jul 1, 2019

Liquidating American leverage in Northeastern Syria

By Frederic C. Hof

A week before last Christmas, President Trump tweeted his desire to disengage from Syria quickly. Since then the administration—obviously with a presidential green light—has tried to modify that message. But the ultimate intent of the American commander-in-chief on Syria has not yet been articulated.

Syria

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2019

Protests in Prague: beyond the numbers

By Martin Michelot

The protests were a moment of civil awakening for the Czech people rather than a simple message of political opposition.

Central Europe Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Jun 30, 2019

With one small step, Trump makes history in North Korea

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The two leaders agreed to have their negotiators resume an effort to reach what has so far been an elusive nuclear deal.

Korea Nuclear Nonproliferation

New Atlanticist

Jun 29, 2019

Trump, Xi pause US-China trade war

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US President Donald J. Trump agreed on June 29 to lift some restrictions on Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and delay imposing new tariffs on Chinese goods.

China Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Jun 28, 2019

Finally a new window of investment opportunity in Ukraine?

By Basil Kalymon

The fight against corruption, linked to a continued commitment to EU integration and general system reform, could greatly boost Ukraine’s economic strength.

Conflict Corruption

MENASource

Jun 28, 2019

Israel’s problematic role in perpetuating water insecurity for Palestine

By Zena Agha

Climate change poses an existential and global threat to humanity. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is expected to be impacted more than any other area.

Israel Middle East
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