Comoros presidential election highlights sharp political divisions and growing violence
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- March 24, 2019
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Colombia joins the NATO alliance: exploring new waters0
- Americas
- June 20, 2018
The country’s new president will embrace the opportunity to crack down on the drug trade.
NAFTA renegotiations: US protectionism writ large0
- Economics & Finance, Americas
- January 20, 2018
President Trump’s hostility towards trade deficits could sink the North American Free Trade Agreement.
2018 Geopolitical Forecast: The Americas0
- Americas
- December 18, 2017
Elections and trade will dominate the geopolitical discourse in the Americas in 2018.
Chile’s presidential election: the resurgence of Pinera0
- Americas
- November 18, 2017
Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. But can Pinera deliver fresh economic growth?
Over the border: the US, Canada and asylum seekers0
- Americas
- November 13, 2017
Overturning the protected status for foreign nationals will hasten the northern exodus of migrants.
Operation Car Wash: cleaning out Brazilian corruption1
- Americas
- October 20, 2017
Disillusionment with mainstream political parties is driving Brazilians to extremist options.
Venezuela: on the path to authoritarian rule under Maduro0
- Americas
- September 20, 2017
It was once Latin America’s richest country. Now Venezuelans are running low on food – and patience.
Bolivia’s president: the last leftist standing?0
- Americas
- January 13, 2017
Despite being barred from seeking another term Evo Morales is forging ahead with reelection plans for 2019.
2017 Geopolitical Forecast: The Americas0
- Americas
- January 3, 2017
What will President Trump’s first year bring for the continent?
The new Colombia-FARC deal: when peace begets war0
- Americas
- November 22, 2016
Colombia’s FARC insurgency has agreed to peace but could domestic politics return the country to war?
The Western revolt: why populism is winning0
- United States, Americas
- November 14, 2016
If any further proof was needed, Donald Trump’s election shock has confirmed that Western politics is in crisis.
Narco-subs, cartels and law enforcement0
- Americas
- May 9, 2016
As narco-sub incidents surge, law enforcement agencies find themselves playing catch-up.
