“An opposition win on May 14 could be a game changer, both for Turkey and the West. It would represent a triumph of democracy and a blow against entrenched authoritarianism. But it would also provide a meaningful opportunity for the West to start restructuring its supply chains away from China and toward friendly countries. It’s an opportunity that must not be missed,” argues Aslı Aydıntaşbaş.
Access to foreign financing at a reasonable cost is critical for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) social and economic development. But like many other African countries, the DRC is caught in a low credit ratings trap. Zuzana Brixiova Schwidrowski and Aloysius Uche Ordu shed light on the problem and outline strategies to improve the DRC’s credit rating.
On the latest episode of the Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity, Pinelopi K. Goldberg, Tristan Reed, and Gian Maria Milesi-Ferretti discuss the slowing of globalization since 2015 and what the outlook may be for the world’s economy.
This week, Fiona Hill sat down with the Financial Times and Zeit Online to talk about the state of the war in Ukraine, the role of U.S. allies and partners in the conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategy and mindset, and more.
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