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Central Asia Pipelines

Feb. 3, 2017 In 2017, economic issues tied to reduced revenue from energy exports and Russia’s weakening economy will further destabilize the entire region. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are the most vulnerable countries, and the map below makes it easy to see why. The countries are rich in hydrocarbon deposits and built national economies around hydrocarbon exports. As oil prices fell, so did government revenue, which in turn hurt domestic economies.

 

Watch List: Feb. 2, 2017

The items listed below represent potential emerging issues that our analysts are tracking. These can be long term or short term, but will be updated daily. If an item...

Exploring the US-Mexico Trade Relationship

Feb. 2, 2017 With the future of NAFTA potentially in jeopardy, the time has come to take a closer look at the significance of this relationship and the possible effects of change.

Iran’s Economy Is Bouncing Back

Feb. 2, 2017 A year after the U.S. agreed to lift sanctions, Iran is recovering its regional influence.

Watch List: Feb. 1, 2017

The items listed below represent potential emerging issues that our analysts are tracking. These can be long term or short term, but will be updated daily. If an item...

Poland Takes on Russia

Feb. 1, 2017 As it forges stronger ties in Ukraine, Warsaw is looking more like a regional power.

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