Net Assessment

Dec. 2, 2015 Russia is facing a number of challenges, most notably increasing Western influence along its western periphery and declining prices for oil and gas, which are key sources of revenue for the Kremlin. How the country deals with these issues will determine its future path.

Dec. 2, 2015 Latin America’s geopolitical reality has been heavily shaped by its colonial history. Following the colonial era, the region saw a wave of military dictatorships emerge, which have been superseded by democratic governments in more recent years.

Dec. 2, 2015 While the continent in some ways is still struggling to overcome the effects of its colonial past, some sub-Saharan African countries have produced high growth rates in recent years and may become the sorely needed future leaders for the region.