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All items tagged investmentOpen Think Tank ArticlesMay 29, 2007 | New Silk Road Has Global SignificanceJohn Turner: The “new Silk Road” between the Middle East and Asia has brought major economic changes to the Persian Gulf region. Oil and trade flow between the Middle East and Asia has increased 25%, outstripping the increase in trade between Asia and the United States. Together Asia and the Middle East provide more than 50% of total net capital to the world. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesOctober 31, 2008 | All Eyes on the YenJapan’s central bank has reacted to last weeks rise of the yen as well as to the falling stock market by cutting interest rates. ++ If Japan decides to move towards “zero interest” it would become the “source of almost free money for anyone with an appetite to invest.” ++ The US is faced with a smiliar situtation as the Federal Reserve has also been cutting rates, giving ... MoreAugust 29, 2008 | Russia Scares Off its Own InvestorsInternational investors were already troubled by Russia’s economic problems, but Russia’s recent actions toward Georgia have created diplomatic tensions, which may scare off investors. ++ The outcome of the US election could be a major factor in how Western relations with Russia develop. ++ Weak legal protections for foreign investors who irk Russian authorities will also deter investments. ++ ... MoreAugust 12, 2008 | "The New Age of Authoritarianism"After the collapse of the Soviet Union and victory of western liberalism, the world is experiencing a revival of authoritarianism, especially in petro-states in Latin America or the Middle East. ++ Furthermore, Russia has learned its lesson from history: instead of liberalization, Putin established a neo-authoritarian state with imperial ambitions as the latest Russian retaliation proves. ++ ... MoreJuly 7, 2008 | Zimbabwe is Afloat Because of ChinaThe annual inflation rate in Zimbabwe has reached 9 million percent. ++ The only reason why the country is still afloat are huge Chinese investments. ++ Zimbabwean critics contend that Beijing will continue to support Harare unconditionally, while piling up various claims on Zimbabwe’s natural resources. ++ A constructive engagement with China needs to be put in place. ++ This is especially ... MoreMay 19, 2008 | Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Only a SymptomForeign direct investment by sovereign wealth funds from oil-producing and Pacific Rim nations has many Americans worried about the impact on financial markets. ++ However, the lack of transparency poses a greater problem for the country of origin than the host. ++ Of greater concern for the US are the political ramifications. ++ Large assets in autocratic regimes undermine democratization and ... MoreMarch 4, 2008 | India's Infrastructure: Chances and Risks for InvestmentsIndia’s infrastructure is obstructing economic growth. Just the terrible state of the roads and the endless traffic jams cause economic losses amounting to 6 billion US dollars per year. The cities in particular are struggling with increasing traffic chaos and power cuts. At the same time, the number of inhabitants in the cities will increase by 20% over the next seven years. The Indian ... MoreAugust 14, 2007 | How US Investors Could Stop The Darfur GenocideMia Farrow and Jody Williams provide possible explanations in Opinion Journal for the ongoing violence in Darfur. According to Ms. Farrow and Ms. Williams, one of the primary reasons is the investment of US-based investment funds such as Fidelity in companies like PetroChina or Sinopec. These companies are subsidiaries of the Chinese National Petroleum Company (CNPC), which is exporting about ... MoreApril 19, 2007 | Aon Corporation Measures Effects of Political Instability on the Global MarketThe Aon Corporation’s Political and Economic Risk Map provides a concise visual guide to risk management for international business ventures in 214 countries. Political volatility in individual states is measured by looking at specific threats to business practice, including potential political interference, terrorism, and supply chain vulnerability. Countries are color-coded according to the ... More |
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