Mexico’s Energy Reform: Some Clues On Obrador
When soon-to-be former President Enrique Peña Nieto announced his government’s energy reform before Mexico’s congress in December 2013 he proclaimed,…
Venezuela Remains On Path To Collapse
In August, Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro announced new measures to improve the economy of his country. Venezuela, by many accounts has…
Mexican Election Brings Energy, Trade Into Focus
President-elect eyes expansion of refining capacity and gas production. Andrés Manuel López Obrador decisively won the Mexican presidential election on July…
A New Era For Oil-Rich Gulf States
For years, the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) successfully turned their natural resources – oil and gas –…
Saudi Arabia: Capital Flight Or Diversification?
A Closer Look At Trends Impacting The Kingdom Capital flight from Saudi Arabia has contributed to the sizeable decline in…
Russia: A Modest Recovery
Russia’s economy has entered a tenuous recovery. GDP has risen for three consecutive quarters, with growth reaching a healthy 2.5%…
UAE Managing Oil Price Declines
The UAE has been comparatively resilient to the impact of the slump in oil prices owing to a relatively diversified…
Analysis: Venezuela Promises A ‘Restructuring’
Following the default of its state electricity provider and ahead of its upcoming creditor meeting, Venezuela has begun a necessarily…
Colombia’s Growth Drivers
Recent growth dynamics seem to have become inextricably interlinked with those abroad. Simulating the weight of external drivers in the…
Angola: Lower Growth Expected
Global ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service this month lowered its ratings on Angola, citing lower growth prospects for the African…
Venezuela: Intervention “Shouldn’t Even Be Considered”
Recent comments from US president Donald Trump that refer to a “military option” being under consideration in response to recent…
President Trump Weighing Options On Venezuela
This month it was made public that the Trump administration is considering “major sanctions” on Venezuelan oil exports into the…
