Research Briefing
The past year has seen a reshaping of long-run risks, with rising trade uncertainty, threats of US isolationism, and accelerating...
Research Briefing
The past year has seen a reshaping of long-run risks, with rising trade uncertainty, threats of US isolationism, and accelerating...
Research Briefing
The ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) and its partner Komeito lost their majority in Japan's upper house elections on July...
Research Briefing
We previously identified four core megatrends – demographics, technology, institutions, and globalisation – as the key drivers shaping the long-term outlook.
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The question of debt restructuring is becoming a more pressing one: in recent weeks, a number of African sovereigns have...
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A right-wing coalition government is expected to win in the upcoming Italian elections in September. Although "euroexit" is now very...
Research Briefing
Our Watchlist 2022 looks at developments that could potentially become the main African themes of next year. We look at...
Research Briefing
Civil war in Ethiopia has put the country on a different developmental trajectory. International and regional stakeholders cautioned that Ethiopia...
Research Briefing
Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency as the government confronts an amalgamation of forces from the Tigray People's Liberation...
Research Briefing
The Zambia national elections that will be held on August 12 is the most unpredictable election since the country’s independence....
Research Briefing
The August 12 national elections could mark a key turning point for Zambia’s future. Deteriorating economic conditions have left President...
Businesses remain fearful over risks of major economic upsets that could trigger a global slowdown - despite the present upswing...