Regional Directory

Feb. 1, 2016 A radio broadcast from Afghanistan raises the question: Could IS expand into the region?

Feb. 1, 2016 While individual indicators may give a limited picture of an economy’s health, additional signs are emerging that the country’s economy is slowing.

Jan. 29, 2016 Pacific powers rattle their sabers, but strategic interests will preclude outright combat.

Jan. 29, 2016 Calls for convergence between the two major groups in the region have been growing, as more countries see the benefits of cooperation.

Jan. 29, 2016 Governments are growing increasingly worried that public confidence in banking systems may diminish, as financial problems in parts of Europe and Asia escalate.

Jan. 28, 2016 The EU so far has not recognized that the Italian banking crisis is a European crisis.

Jan. 28, 2016 Many Western observers misunderstood the 2011 uprisings across the Middle East.

Jan. 27, 2016 The Kremlin wants to rally the public against a common enemy.

Jan. 27, 2016 The agreement aims to address Italy’s large stock of non-performing loans, but ultimately fails to offer a comprehensive solution to the country’s banking woes.

Jan. 26, 2016 The interaction between economic doldrums, the refugee crisis and a weakening Russia further complicates European attempts to solve these problems.

Jan. 25, 2016 Few countries are both willing and able to defeat IS and manage the aftermath.

Jan. 25, 2016 Investors indicate they still have a strong interest in the Brazilian market.