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China's Fifth Plenum Redoubles Anti-Corruption Work, Prepares for Xi's Fourth Term
The outcome of China's fifth plenum portends expanding anti-corruption probes against central elites and local leaders alike, impeding economic growth and cross-border commerce, but also unifying Beijing's policy direction on foreign policy issues such as U.S. trade and Taiwan.
Nov 06, 2026
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Nigeria: Abuja Announces Security Talks With Sahelian States, Rejects Reported Ceasefire With Jihadists
Nov 06, 2026
Tanzania: Court Acquits Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu of Treason but Convicts Him of Incitement
Nov 06, 2026
Somalia: Military Surrounds Supreme Court After Dismissed Judge Rules Against Constitutional Reform
Nov 06, 2026
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Nov 06, 2026
Somalia Targets China’s 1.4 Billion-Consumer Market With Tariff-Free Access
Somalia opened its first national pavilion at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, aiming to tap China's 1.4 billion-consumer market with tariff-free access.
Nov 06, 2026
China's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Passes Cross-Border Corruption Law
China has adopted a new law to combat cross-border corruption. The legislation was revised this month to broaden its scope, including a provision supporting the development of a fairer global anti-corruption governance system.
Nov 06, 2026
What the Democratic Sweep Means for Climate and Clean Energy
For two years, the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have exerted almost absolute control of US environmental policy, reorienting government support away from climate action, clean energy, and stricter pollution controls to further embrace fossil fuels and deregulation.
Forecasts PREMIUM
Sep 28, 2026
2026 Fourth-Quarter Forecast
Elections, escalating conflicts, tight energy markets and intensifying trade competition will result in shifting constraints and high geopolitical risk.
Jun 29, 2026
2026 Third-Quarter Forecast
A fragile truce in the Middle East, persistent energy-driven inflation, shifting U.S. trade policy and escalating regional pressures from Europe to Africa will collectively shape geopolitical risk in the third quarter.
Mar 30, 2026
2026 Second-Quarter Forecast
The second quarter will test global resilience as lingering conflicts and energy shocks converge to heighten economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility.




