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Myanmar Foreign Investment Law Should Inspire U.S. Policy
On March 6, the Myanmar Parliament agreed to remove the last major obstacle to foreign investment in the country by signing the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards,...
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Is Africa the New Eldorado for Capital Investors?
In an economic context of recession in Europe, where countries like Cyprus struggle with debt and austerity, and where the United States is finding it hard to reach 2% of growth, still fighting to get...
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Tensions with Iran Prevent Economic Cooperation in Afghanistan
Western tensions with, and sanctions against, Iran prevent cooperation which could promote an economically stable Afghanistan. Several months ago, reports surfaced indicating that the United States was...
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Uzbekistan’s Search for Trade Partners
Uzbekistan’s increasing diversity in trading partners points to a decline in traditional Central Asian economic reliance on Russia and indicates the possibility of increased interdependence between the...
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10 Unexpected but Well-Governed Countries
Everyone knows that the Scandinavian countries have great welfare systems, low levels of corruption and highly responsive governments. Just as everyone knows that Singapore and Hong Kong have...
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Competitiveness Report Digest Part II: The Levant and North Africa
See Part I for an introduction to the Arab World Competitiveness Report 2013. Just as the Gulf countries exhibit similar strengths and weaknesses, countries of the Levant and North Africa share...
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In Spite of Challenges, Indonesia is Booming
“Indonesia is the least-unattractive country in the world” -M. Chatib Basri, chairman of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board Things are going pretty well for Indonesia. Since surfacing...
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Chinese DPRK Investments Safe Despite Export Ban
Political risks are the major determinant of Chinese investments in North Korea (DPRK). On 23rd September 2013, China’s Ministry of Commerce released a 236-page list of technologies and goods banned...
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Amid Myanmar’s Reforms, Unresolved Issues Remain
Myanmar has had an exceptionally troublesome past. Over the years, ethnic turbulence and an oppressive military junta have created diplomatic, humanitarian, and economic turmoil, causing the country to...
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Turkish economy depends on political stability
Turkey has undergone tremendous economic development over the last 15 years, but protests earlier this year revealed underlying social fractures and areas of political risk. Investment opportunities...
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Political risks to watch in 2014
Turkey, China and Brazil face a difficult year ahead in more ways than one: economic growth forecasts, political stability and foreign direct investment prospects are likely to take a hit. The...
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Russia invests in Far East to prevent Chinese influence
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to celebrate the New Year in the Russian Far East. Fear of Chinese influence has prompted another sign of the “Pivot Eastward” that Putin has pledged set as an...
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Vietnam increases foreign bank ownership
Vietnam looks to attract more foreign investment to sustain growth trajectories. The government hopes that changing regulations of foreign ownership of its banks will attract more capital. To boost...
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Cuba’s reforms need more power to attract investment
Cuba has undergone reforms during Raul Castro’s presidency, but they continue to progress slowly and lack substance. Still, the atmosphere is right for Cuba to make some improvements to its foreign...
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Peru’s informal mining sector threatens economic growth
Peru faces the critical challenge of regulating the informal mining sector. Leaning on the extractive industries for private investment, the rise of an extrajudicial gold rush could jeopardize economic...
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Bank reforms to increase cost of doing business in Ecuador
The cost of doing business in Ecuador is already high for extractive sectors. Investments in Ecuador’s financial services sector may face added obstacles following recently proposed regulatory...
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Western energy companies to re-enter Iran’s oil and gas sector
The interim agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme with the international community began on January 20, and Iran has taken steps to attract foreign investments in its neglected oil and gas sector....
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Pressure mounts on Ghana’s government to address imbalances
Deteriorating twin deficits have put pressure on the government to adopt austerity measures. But risks of social unrest and reduced FDI may force authorities to moderate their rebalancing efforts....
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Book Review: Great Games, Local Rules
In his recently published book Great Games, Local Rules: The New Great Power Contest in Central Asia, Alexander Cooley offers a penetrating analysis of the geopolitical maneuvering and strategies...
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Colombia’s pro-business election results could attract foreign investment
The election of the Democratic Center party into the Colombian Senate and Chamber of Representatives shifts the national political discussion to the right and strengthens the bargaining position of...
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