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A long-term view of natural gas security in the European Union
The
security of European natural gas supplies has rarely been far off the political
agenda. New gas pipeline and LNG projects command high levels of attention,
particularly...
Chinese pressure tactics put countries between a rock and a hard place
Recent Chinese pressure on
Myanmar to approve a controversial dam project and the arrest in recent
days in Kazakhstan of a human rights activist suggest that...
Japan defies demographic destiny by boosting workforce
Despite a shrinking and ageing population, Japan is continuing to add to
its workforce through greater female and older worker employment. PwC’s latest Global
Economy Watch...
Belt and Road Initiative in Central Asia and the Caucasus
The massive Belt and Road
Initiative (BRI) plans to build roads, railways,
seaports and other trade infrastructure in dozens of countries in the Eurasian
continent. The BRI...
Italy and the Belt & Road Initiative
There has been a growing
scepticism with regard to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project in many
quarters, due to the lack of transparency with...
Future of BRICS: BRAXIT or ‘Power Next’?
The club of emerging political and economic
powers of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa in response to new
global challenges is famously known as...
New York, London and Hong Kong expected to remain as top listing destinations in 2030
The top four exchanges that
issuers will consider beyond their home exchange in 2030 are the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE) (37%), Nasdaq (26%), London Stock...
Trump attack to the heart of Europe
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to oppose the EU. Four months
later, the European Parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place. U.S.
government officials are trying...
Ambiguity in European economic leadership
Europe's economic situation remains uncertain! The European economic
crisis and austerity policies remain in place. On the other hand, there is no
sign that the EU...
Russia’s Policy, Africa and the Female Drivers
International Women's Day, observed worldwide on March
8, is primarily to recognize and highlight women's role, achievements and
challenges in society. A number of Russian women...