Economics and Finance Analysis

Despite short-term improvements, long-term problems will hamper Italy's efforts to escape its economic crisis.

Mar 16, 2012 | 07:42 GMT

A party dismissal raises serious questions over the much-debated Chongqing experiment.

Mar 15, 2012 | 22:26 GMT

Lodged between Russia and China, Mongolia is looking to Japan to play the role of its "third neighbor."

Mar 15, 2012 | 12:25 GMT

Portugal's social and political dynamics likely will allow it to stave off default.

Mar 15, 2012 | 08:21 GMT

The contest between Russia and Romania for influence in Moldova will focus on economics and security, given Moldova's politics.

Mar 15, 2012 | 07:29 GMT

Spain is at high risk economically and politically due to private debt, unemployment and increasing social tensions.

Mar 14, 2012 | 09:26 GMT

Greece's economy has suffered from both the financial crisis and austerity measures meant to resolve the crisis.

Mar 13, 2012 | 07:19 GMT

Europe's new fiscal compact treaty attempts to force regional reform without challenging sovereignty.

Mar 13, 2012 | 07:16 GMT

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