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Bulgaria’s Looming Election Overshadows EU Membership

This year, Bulgarians will head to the polls. This election day will mark the eighth time since April 2021 that the Balkan nation has held parliamentary elections, securing its status as emerging Europe’s most politically volatile nation.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Czech Republic’s Election Winner Is Up In The Air

The jury is still out on whether the Czech Republic and its new populist government will join those in Slovakia and Hungary to form an anti-EU front in Central Europe.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

China: Problems Persist Despite Trade Talks

On October 10, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a 100% tariff on Chinese imports and new export controls on software. But just weeks later, talks between top US and Chinese officials shifted the narrative again, offering a glimpse of a potential deal that could avert deeper conflict—at least for now.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Argentina: Grabbing A US Lifeline

On October 9, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina’s central bank and...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Madagascar: A Country In Crisis

On September 11, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that Madagascar was living beyond its means. Grappling with major shocks clouding the economy, the country’s spending was far beyond its tax collections.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Bolivia: Underdog Becomes New President

Bolivians have delivered a decisive rebuke to two decades of socialist governance, electing centrist senator Rodrigo Paz as president and ending the leftist Movement for Socialism’s dominance ever since Evo Morales first took power in 2005.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Japan: First Female Prime Minister Faces Crossroads

Sanae Takaichi’s rise as Japan’s first female prime minister marks a historic moment for the country and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), but one overshadowed by political fragility and economic uncertainty.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Armenia: Beyond The Peace Dividend

Thawing relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey are creating opportunities for Armenia to expand its economy and emerge as a regional investment hub.

Sustainable Finance

COP 30 Brazil: More Than Just Words?

Conference participants offer up implementation goals.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Mauritius: Balancing Growth And Discontent

The country’s prime minister, Navin Ramgoolam, must calm unrest and debt while steering the island toward diversification and renewal.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

North Africa: On The Rise

North Africa is emerging as a growth engine, led by Egypt and Morocco. But structural challenges persist.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Africa: Coping With The Trump Shock

US tariffs are hitting African exports hard. Now, governments and businesses must devise a Plan B to expand trade and grow their economies.