Analysis

Indonesia Enacts a Controversial Fuel Subsidy Cut

Though the move will help bring some order to Indonesia's budget, more drastic changes are still needed to attract investment and improve the country's economy.

Investment in the country's railways would increase economic activity both domestically and throughout East Africa.

U.S., Germany: Common Ground in a Complex Relationship

Germany's position dictates that it must pacify the United States and Russia.

Economic Challenges to a New Czech Prime Minister

Whoever takes office will have to diversify the country's export markets, which means deeper ties with Russia.

China's Banking Troubles

The prospect of bank defaults could stall Beijing's efforts to rein in credit growth and reform the economy.

In Colombia, Peace Talks and Rebel Political Participation

Negotiations in Havana are now focusing on transforming the militant Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia into a political organization.

Obstacles to a Syrian Regime Victory in Aleppo

Some of the challenges loyalist forces must overcome are the same that kept them from taking the city in summer 2012.

Greece, Bulgaria: Political Protests Erupt

Unpopular decisions made by the two governments have caused unrest.

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