Commodities
Outlook 2021: A New Dawn for the European Union?
With Brexit now in the past, what will the future hold for the European Union?
Outlook 2021: ASEAN under Brunei’s Chairmanship
ASEAN represents one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economic blocs in the world. What can we expect in 2021?
Outlook 2021: Can China Rebuild its Damaged Reputation in the West?
Last year saw a dramatic rise in negative perceptions of China. What can Beijing do to reverse the trend in 2021?
EU-China Investment Agreement Casts Europe as a Great Power
The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment has demonstrated Europe’s importance on the world stage – even if the agreement never sees the light of day.
Outlook 2021: A Painful Year for Oil Exporters?
COVID-19 price pressures have savaged the fiscal health of oil producing states. Which ones will be hurting the most in 2021?
Outlook 2021: Fossil Fuels
Will 2021 be looked back on as a turning point in the global pivot toward renewable energy sources?
Outlook 2021: The Year in Drought
Tracking the most vulnerable and food-insecure regions in the year ahead.
Outlook 2021: COVID-19 Vaccines and Global Economic Recovery
Vaccines might not be a panacea for all that ails the global economy in 2021.
Strategic Commodities 2.0: US Lithium Production
US battery giants have long been reliant on foreign lithium supply for their production. But this is now changing.
A New EU Deal for the Balkans: Time to Remake the Anteroom
The EU should stop taking its influence in the Western Balkans for granted and re-commit to economic engagement with the region.