A rapidly approaching emergency in Cape Town threatens to spill over.
Zuma’s Fall: Why is South Africa So Divided?
Though the economy suffered during his tenure, Zuma was a shining example of what a better life could mean for rural South Africans.
Davos is Trump’s Kind of Town
As the wealth of two-thirds of the world’s billionaires is based on inheritance, monopoly and cronyism, Trump will be among friends in Davos.
Interpreting Germany’s New Grand Coalition Deal: A First Assessment
Germany will continue to gradually slip from the top to the upper middle ranks of the growth league of major European countries. Its current golden decade will end in the 2020s.
UK Tories Vs. the People’s Needs
Failing to deliver on basic necessities of modern life does not seem to faze many Tory politicians much.
Gross Imaginary Product: Welcome to the Brave New World
From the United States to Japan and Europe, Gross Imaginary Product has exploded everywhere real interest rates have been kept below zero.
Poland’s Path and Challenges: A Reality Check
Though the Polish economy faces external threats, the greatest challenges remain inside the country.
Poland’s Economic Destiny: Middle-Income Trap?
Despite the Polish economy’s success post-1990, the challenge of escaping the middle-income trap is steep.
After Mugabe: Zimbabweans Hope for a Better Life
Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe could use its bountiful natural resources to usher in a new era.
India’s Choice: Saintliness Vs. Efficiency
The key decision of India’s BJP party is to choose between adopting a zero tolerance policy on corruption or focusing on high growth.
























