Early returns from Iraq’s national elections suggest that Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s State of Law Alliance is on track to secure the highest number of seats of any party in the next parliament, and that he himself is well placed to retain his post. If Maliki does stay on in his role, this should ensure… [Read more]
If emerging markets (EMs) are to dominate the 21st century, as many reasonably expect, then they will need to capture the world’s imagination, not just that of businesses and investors. To this end, ‘soft power’ will become increasingly important. ‘Soft power’ is an essential element of global branding, and in this case, I am talking… [Read more]
I note with some surprise that since Risk Watchdog launched last July, I have never dedicated a post to India. Therefore, I see no better time than the beginning of India’s mammoth general elections to address this shortcoming. Lest anyone forget, India is the largest democracy on Earth, and along with China, one of two… [Read more]