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Country Report: Lebanon

WAIT AND SEE By Justin Keay Lebanon has tumbled from its economic boom in 2010. Investors are holding back to see how the new government fares. So far, its reform progress is less than impressive. But with the ...

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Country Report: India

INNER GAZE By Michael Shari Global food and fuel inflation, undeveloped infrastructure and a correction in emerging markets are leading India to look inward. It’s not easy to keep a straight face in response to a banker’s ...

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Country Report: Israel

RESPONSIBILITY AND REFORM By Gilly Wright Responsible fiscal and monetary policies and a host of reforms aimed at liberalizing the economy have allowed Israel to become one of the world’s most attractive places for foreign investment. But change ...

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Country Report: Taiwan

THE TIES THAT BIND By Gordon Platt Taiwan is expanding its ties to mainland China, boosting its own economic prowess. Taiwan’s economic ties to China are likely to continue to expand and deepen, no matter the outcome ...

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Country Report: Turkey

RIDING THE WAVE By Justin Keay Turkey’s economy has performed quite well, but reform is needed at home to build sustainable growth. Early August saw unprecedented turbulence on global financial markets, and Turkey’s was no exception. On ...

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Country Report: Russia

THREATENING THE ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE By Kim Iskyan Political uncertainty and continued dependence on oil exports are casting a pall over growth prospects in Russia. On the surface, Russia looks to be on the rebound. The macroeconomic situation ...

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Country Report: Spain

UPHILL BATTLE By Antonio Guerrero Spanish banks are struggling to regain momentum in the face of a sluggish economy and the need for further restructuring. Three years after Spain’s decade-long real estate bubble burst, the country’s banks ...

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Country Report: Portugal

Light At The End Of The Tunnel By Vanessa Drucker Portugal’s new political leaders have a plan to dig their country out of its deep fiscal hole. Portugal is about to receive a dose of strong medicine. ...

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Country Report: Ukraine

Uphill Struggle By Laurence Neville Ukraine’s recovery appears impressive, but structural cracks remain that could derail it. At first glance, Ukraine appears to be in fine health. Having been at risk of collapse in the first stage ...

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An Oasis Of Calm

COUNTRY REPORT: KUWAIT By Gordon Platt Kuwait has been largely unaffected by the winds of change sweeping through the Middle East and North Africa. In the 50 years since Britain ended its protectorate and Kuwait became an ...

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Early Days

COUNTRY REPORT: EGYPT By Justin Keay Egypt is still in the very early stages of transition, but if it can establish political stability, its economy should grow strongly over the coming years. If confidence really is the ...

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Country Report: Angola

ANGOLA: ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY By Dan Keeler Ravaged by a 27-year civil war and buffeted by the recent global financial crisis, Angola has suffered more than its fair share of challenges. Undaunted, its leaders are striving ...