Syria reverts to its status as the Middle East’s proxy battleground
For many, Syria had appeared to turn over a new leaf in 2023, after Iran-Saudi normalization brokered...
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Opinion: Egypt probably is different this time
If Egypt’s government can stick to its reform plans the country stands a good chance of resolving some of its most persistent challenges
G20 sees broad support for international debt reforms but approaches remain unaligned
The G20 is in agreement that proactive support and systematic change is needed to the international debt architecture, but relevant players are unlikely to agree on specific policy approaches
High cost and little benefit for West African nations leaving Ecowas
With low literacy and high fertility rates, the populations of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are likely to slide even further into poverty after their leaders take the countries out of Ecowas
Analysis: After landslide win, expect a more moderate Milei
Argentina’s president-elect secured victory in last weekend’s election on a platform of radical reform. Will his policies match his promises?
High US rates threaten to constrain LatAm recovery
Interest rates across Latin America are likely to fall fast, but the positive impact might be muted, writes José Martinez Sanguinetti, who manages a $3.5 billion global portfolio as chief investment officer at Rimac Seguros
Opinion: Argentina highlights Latin America’s struggle for progress
Javier Milei’s libertarian revolution for Argentina is the old populism with a different look, writes José Martinez Sanguinetti, who manages a $3.5 billion global portfolio as chief investment officer at Rimac Seguros.
Iran moves to deepen infrastructure links with trading partners
Seeking to carve out a niche in regional transit networks, Iran’s transport minister held meetings...
Frontier Markets Weekly, April 15th 2023
Botswana plays hardball | Japan proposes Bangladesh hub | Iran's infrastructure play | Ecuador looks for $1b credit line
Malaysia pursues Asian Monetary Fund
Malaysia is courting China to help create an Asian Monetary Fund that would rival the IMF and reduce...
Frontier Markets Weekly, April 9th 2023
Tunisia rejects IMF ‘diktat’ | Journalists under fire in Sahel | Saudi diplomatic blitz continues | Brazil inks deal on yuan
Fears grow of a Russian pincer from Belarus and Moldova
After Russia’s failure to make headway in its war on Ukraine, recent developments in neighboring Belarus and Moldova suggest Russian premier...
