Information on "Finance"
April 2013
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10 Apr 2013
France and Germany: The Ultimate EU Showdown
Germany may be the driver behind EU efforts to rescue its most economically troubled members, but its leadership may about to be challenged. It could happen, argues Elizabeth Pond, if France abandons the fiscal rules that have so far guided the EU's faltering economic recovery. More on «France and Germany: The Ultimate EU Showdown»
January 2013
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23 Jan 2013
China's Dangerous Game: Resource Investment and the Future of Africa
China continues to invest heavily in African infrastructure projects, often in exchange for access to natural resources. This approach is not cost free, or so argues Nathan William Meyer. Beijing is coming under mounting criticism for promoting authoritarianism, ignoring widespread labor abuses and more. More on «China's Dangerous Game: Resource Investment and the Future of Africa »
September 2012
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25 Sep 2012
Chinese Westward FDI: Take it or Lose/Skip it?
China continues to invest heavily in the West, particularly in the energy sector. The Pacific Forum's Tin Xu argues that Western governments should welcome this Foreign Direct Investment and the economic opportunities it represents. More on «Chinese Westward FDI: Take it or Lose/Skip it?»
August 2012
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15 Aug 2012
Predatory Cyber Crime in South Africa: Current Risks and Realities
Social networks, smart phones and greater reliance on credit cards are making South Africa increasingly vulnerable to cybercrimes. Yet despite government-led initiatives to improve cyber-security, more information is needed to craft effective ways to combat cybercrime, argues the ISS’s Charles Goredema. More on «Predatory Cyber Crime in South Africa: Current Risks and Realities»
