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Wolfango Piccoli

Co-President, Political Risk Advisory

Wolfango Piccoli is Co-President, Political Risk Advisory with Teneo. He is responsible for co-managing Teneo’s global political risk platform and for the specific coverage of Europe. As director of research, he ensures the relevance, timeliness, rigor, and accuracy of the firm’s political risk advisory and consulting service.

Wolf has a long experience in advising financial institutions and corporations on political developments in Europe. Specifically, he focuses on the interplay between business and government, and the impact of legislative, regulatory, and electoral outcomes on clients’ business and investment strategies.

Prior to joining Teneo, Wolf was the director of the London office and led the Europe practice at Eurasia Group. He often appears on major TV networks and is frequently quoted in the world’s leading newspapers.

Wolf holds a Ph.D. in International Politics from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Bilkent (Ankara).

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City,Haze,And,Smog,Hang,Over,Santiago,ChileWeekly Political Compass 6.5.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Chile’s constitutional re-write process. Meanwhile, two senior US officials have arrived in China, France’s parliament will hold a vote on the retirement age, the focus in… June 5, 2023
Istanbul,,Turkey.,Aerial,View,Of,The,City,Downtown,And,Skyscrapers.Turkey: (Likely) Reconfirmed Erdogan is Not For Turning President Tayyip Erdogan is widely expected to secure a new five-year mandate to extend his rule over Turkey into a third decade. With around 95% of the ballot boxes counted, Erdogan is (according to Anadolu Agency) leading with 52.3% of the votes while Kemal Kilicdaroglu is at 47.7%. Below we… May 30, 2023
Illuminated,Moscow,Kremlin,And,Moscow,River,In,Winter,Morning.,PinkishWeekly Political Compass 5.30.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at drone attacks in Russia. Meanwhile, the Philippines will create a sovereign wealth fund, Turkey’s president will announce a new cabinet, regional gubernatorial… May 30, 2023
Panorama,Top,View,Of,Gran,Via,,Main,Shopping,Street,InWeekly Political Compass 5.22.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at local and regional elections in Spain. Meanwhile, Japan’s successful G7 summit is sparking fresh snap election talk, a mass rally will be… May 22, 2023
Panorama,View,Of,The,Downtown,Area,Of,The,City,OfTurkey: A Runoff Vote With Erdogan as Clear Frontrunner Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks set to face his challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in a runoff vote after neither passed the threshold needed for an outright win in yesterday’s elections. With 99.4% of the ballot boxes scrutinized, Erdogan can count on 49.42% of the votes while Kilicdaroglu is at 44.95%. May 15, 2023
Bangkok,Cityscape.,Bangkok,Night,View,In,The,Business,District.,AtWeekly Political Compass 5.15.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Thailand. Meanwhile, Japan hosts G7 leaders, Turkey’s president and his opponent are heading to a runoff election, legislators in Ecuador have been summoned for the presidential… May 15, 2023
Distrito,Federal,-,Brasilia,-,Brazil,-,Feb,15,2021Weekly Political Compass 5.9.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Brazil’s central bank leadership. Meanwhile, Thailand is going to elections, Russia is celebrating Victory Day, and gubernatorial polls will be held in… May 9, 2023
Night,View,Of,The,Crossroad,Between,Bill,Clinton,Boulevard,AndWeekly Political Compass 5.2.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Serbia-Kosovo talks. Meanwhile, the leaders of Japan and South Korea will meet, Turkey’s election campaign is getting increasingly tense, and a fake… May 2, 2023
Reichstag,Building,In,BerlinWeekly Political Compass 4.17.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at German China policy. Meanwhile, Chinese house prices are rising, local elections will be held in the north of Kosovo, Argentine officials hope… April 17, 2023
Justice,Palace,At,Sunset,-,ParisWeekly Political Compass 4.11.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at French pension reform. Meanwhile, Japan’s ruling party will be strengthened by local election results, Poland’s prime minister is traveling to the US,… April 12, 2023
Cityscapes,View,Sunset,Of,Tokyo,City,JapanWeekly Political Compass 3.27.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Brazil-China relations. Meanwhile, approval ratings have improved for Japan’s prime minister, the opposition’s vote in Turkey may split, electoral reform has been suspended in Mexico,… March 27, 2023
National,Assembly,(assemblee,Nationale),Building,In,Paris,,FranceWeekly Political Compass 3.20.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at French pension reform. Meanwhile, the presidents of China and Russia will meet, Kosovo and Serbia have struck an implementation deal, the next… March 20, 2023
Beijing,,China-may,14,,2017:,The,People’s,Bank,Of,China.,TheWeekly Political Compass 3.13.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Chinese fiscal and monetary policymakers. Meanwhile, the leaders of Japan and South Korea will… March 13, 2023
Skyline,Of,Athenth,With,Moanstiraki,Square,And,Acropolis,Hill,,AthensWeekly Political Compass 3.6.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Greece and the political implications of a recent train crash. Meanwhile, China's growth projection looks on the low side of expectations, while… March 6, 2023
Top,View,:,Modern,Building,In,Business,District,At,BangkokWeekly Political Compass 2.27.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Mexico. Meanwhile, the fortunes of Japan’s prime minister are ticking up again, elections will be held in Estonia, fuel tax rates are creating debate in Brazil,… February 27, 2023
View,Of,The,Moskva,River,And,The,Moscow,Kremlin,FromWeekly Political Compass 2.21.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Russia. Meanwhile, Thailand is preparing for elections, the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion looms, and South… February 21, 2023
Rome,Skyline,,Italy,,Europe.,Cityscape,And,Skyline,Of,Rome,,ScenicWeekly Political Compass 2.13.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Italy. Meanwhile, a new central bank governor will be nominated in Japan, noise continues about a potential postponement of… February 13, 2023
View,Of,Warsaw,Old,TownWeekly Political Compass 2.6.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at judicial reform in Poland. Meanwhile, the Philippines will grant the U.S. four more military bases, EU… February 6, 2023
Lima,,Peru:,Aerial,View,Of,Miraflores,Town,,Cliff,And,TheWeekly Political Compass 1.30.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Peru. Meanwhile, Thailand may soon be headed towards elections, the EU’s import ban on Russian petroleum products will… January 30, 2023
Schwandorf,,Germany,-,November,14,,2018:,German,Tank,Leopard,2Weekly Political Compass 1.23.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at the controversy around German tank deliveries. Meanwhile, Chinese tourists are returning to destinations across Asia, presidential runoff elections will be held in the Czech Republic, Brazil’s… January 23, 2023
Parts,Of,Urban,Accra,Under,A,Blue,Skyline.,Accra,Housing.Weekly Political Compass 1.17.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Ghana’s debt exchange efforts. Meanwhile, senior US and Chinese decision-makers will meet, Germany will get a new defense secretary, protestors are calling on Peru’s president to… January 17, 2023
Sunset,In,Brasã­lia,Showing,Congresso,Nacional,Building.Weekly Political Compass 1.9.23 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team! This week, we are taking a closer look at Brazil. Meanwhile, China is easing travel restrictions, Germany is providing tanks to Ukraine, protests continue in… January 9, 2023
Night,View,Of,Kuala,Lumpur,City,With,Stunning,Reflection,InWeekly Political Compass 12.19.22 The presidents of Russia and Belarus are meeting. South Africa’s president has won re-election at his party’s conference. Peru’s Congress will debate bringing forward elections to 2023. Japan’s government is set to approve its 2023 general budget. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s PM won a confidence vote, EU energy ministers are negotiating a… December 19, 2022
Blurry,Of,Road,In,The,Middle,Of,Asphalt,Road,AtWhat to Watch in 2023: Outlooks for the Year Ahead from Teneo’s Geopolitical Risk Team A year ago, political, corporate and market leaders across the globe contemplated what the buildup of Russian forces along Ukraine’s borders would portend. While the U.S. administration and intelligence community warned that a Russian invasion was likely, many corporate leaders and market participants were nevertheless taken by surprise when it… December 14, 2022
Panorama,View,From,Riga,Cathedral,On,Old,Town,Of,Riga,Weekly Political Compass 12.12.22 Covid-19 is sweeping through China. South Africa’s parliament will debate the Phala Phala report. Peru’s newly installed president is aiming at bringing forward elections. Corruption allegations have rocked the European Parliament. Meanwhile, Japan may decide how to pay for greater defense spending, a no-confidence vote will be held in Slovakia,… December 12, 2022
Skyline,Of,Tunis,At,Dawn.,The,Mosque,Is,A,LandmarkEmerging Markets: 2023 Elections, Political Risk & Reform Outlook Our Emerging Markets (EMs) outlook table  summarizes the impact of elections in EMs in 2023. Markets are ordered in accordance with the electoral calendar. Risk ratings are relative to each country, and not comparative across all countries listed. The table is intended as a summary, not to replace our deeper… December 8, 2022
View,On,Bratislava,Old,Town,Over,The,Danube,River,InWeekly Political Compass 12.5.22 Chinese cities are moving to ease Covid restrictions. The EU ban on seaborn Russian crude comes into force. The political fate of South Africa’s president will take center stage. Meanwhile, regional state election results are expected in India, a no-confidence vote will be debated in Slovakia, a potential constitutional amendment… December 5, 2022
Accra,ghana/may,1,2018:,The,Skyview,Of,The,CityWeekly Political Compass 11.28.22 Public protests have spread to multiple Chinese cities. Speculation about debt restructuring continues in Ghana. The European Commission will make a proposal on whether to withhold payments to Hungary. Malaysia’s prime minister will present his cabinet. Meanwhile, Japan’s prime minister continues to face headwinds, NATO foreign ministers will gather in… November 28, 2022
Phnom,Penh,City,Skyline,At,Night.,Phnom,Penh,Is,TheWeekly Political Compass 11.21.22 The US defense secretary is likely to meet his Chinese counterpart. Brazil’s president-elect is returning from COP. Two EU meetings will be watched. Meanwhile, Malaysian politics will remain highly uncertain, the incumbent has won the presidential elections in Kazakhstan, pressure is growing for a new constitutional re-write process in Chile,… November 21, 2022
Photo,Top,View,Phnom,Penh,City,Cambodia,At,SunriseWeekly Political Compass 11.14.22 U.S. President Joe Biden held a three-hour discussion with Chinese President Xi Jinping. A busy week of global diplomacy has begun in the Asia Pacific region. Russia’s grain deal with Ukraine is set to expire. Protest marches continue in Mexico. Elections will be held in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s president… November 14, 2022
Panorama,Of,BelgradeWeekly Political Compass 11.7.22 Midterm elections will be held in the US. Chinese health authorities have declined to announce re-opening policies. The presidential transition team in Brazil is trying to reconcile social spending with fiscal discipline. ASEAN leaders will gather in Phnom Penh. Long-standing tensions are escalating between Serbia and Kosovo. Meanwhile, the march… November 7, 2022
Evening,Sevastopol,Panorama,,Aerial,View,Of,The,Sevastopol,Bay,AndWeekly Political Compass 10.31.22 Lula has won the presidency in Brazil. Russia has suspended the Black Sea grain deal. The Bank of England will be at the center of attention this week. Meanwhile, China is granting women greater protection, Kosovo is going ahead with its controversial license plate change, left-leaning governments across Latin America… October 31, 2022
Night,Scape,Sule,Pagoda,Centre,Of,City,In,Yangon,,Myanmar,nightWeekly Political Compass 10.24.22 China’s president has secured another term in office. Polls in Brazil have both presidential candidates at a technical tie. The Bank of Japan will likely stick to its ultra-accommodative policy. The European Central Bank is likely to revise TLTRO conditions. South Africa’s finance minister will present his medium-term budget statement. October 24, 2022
Jakarta,Officially,The,Special,Capital,Region,Of,Jakarta,,Is,TheWeekly Political Compass 10.17.22 China’s president has opened the Communist Party congress. The new chancellor has reversed the UK government’s mini budget. Poll numbers are not expected to move significantly in Brazil. Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure continue. Meanwhile, consumer price data will be published in Japan, government formation talks will begin in Italy,… October 17, 2022
Ouagadougou,,Burkina,Faso,-,August,12,,2018:,View,Of,AvenueWeekly Political Compass 10.3.22 The new UK government has abandoned some of its tax cut plans. Brazil is heading for a presidential runoff election. Indonesia is the first country to approve a Chinese-developed mRNA vaccine. West African states face a political conundrum following the coup d’état in Burkina Faso. Meanwhile, there is speculation that… October 3, 2022
View,Of,Ariccia,,With,The,Monumental,Bridge,,The,Baroque,ChigiWeekly Political Compass 9.26.22 This week, the first round of Brazil’s presidential election takes place, with a first-round victory for former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva not impossible. Giorgia Meloni of the right-wing Brothers of Italy party is set to become Italy's first female PM. Meanwhile, sham referendums on… September 26, 2022
View,Of,Rome,From,Castel,Sant’angeloItaly: Giorgia Meloni’s Balancing Act Pays Off, But Will It Continue? Giorgia Meloni is poised to become Italy's first female prime minister after leading a right-wing alliance to a solid victory in the 25 September parliamentary election. With the vote count still in progress, the rightist bloc is set to claim just over 44% of the vote, securing a comfortable majority… September 26, 2022
Rooftop,View,Over,Historical,Center,Of,Prague,,Czech,Republic,,Eu.Weekly Political Compass 9.20.22 Self-proclaimed republics in Eastern Ukraine will hold fake referenda. The US president appears to be signaling a shift away from “strategic ambiguity” vis-à-vis China. Voters are going to the polls in Italy. Cabinet announcements in Kenya may be delayed further. Meanwhile, the leaders of South Korea and Japan are considering… September 20, 2022
Morning,Light,Of,Rice,Field,On,Terrace,In,Vietnam,Landscape.Weekly Political Compass 9.12.22 Ukraine’s successful counterattack has increased expectations of further Western support. The leaders of Russia and China might meet this week. Windfall taxes and utility bailouts are the least contested EU proposals to counter the energy crisis. Kenya’s new president will be sworn in. Meanwhile, duties on India’s rice exports will… September 12, 2022
Aerial,Panorama,From,Height,Of,Bird’s,Flight,On,Observation,DeckWeekly Political Compass 9.6.22 EU energy ministers will likely move further towards an electricity price cap. Elections will be held on various sub-national levels in Russia. New lockdowns will deal a fresh blow to Chinese household consumption. Kenya’s supreme court has rejected the appeal against the presidential election results. Nigeria will not go ahead… September 6, 2022
Top,View,Of,Colombo,City,At,Sunset,In,Sri,LankaWeekly Political Compass 8.30.22 Ukraine has launched a counteroffensive in the south of the country. The EU is moving towards electricity market intervention. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s president will present an amended budget, the Czech government is set to survive a no-confidence vote, and voters in Chile are widely expected to back the new draft… August 30, 2022
Cartagena,Skyline,Colombia,At,SunsetWeekly Political Compass 8.1.22 This week, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Asia has irked Beijing. Colombia’s first ever leftist president will be inaugurated. Zambia’s debt outlook may be improving. Meanwhile, Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdoğan will meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Also this week, parliamentary election results in Senegal could spark protests. Chart of… August 1, 2022
Beautiful,Sunset,Above,Port,On,Sunset,Time,With,Silhouettes,OfWeekly Political Compass 7.25.22 Despite Russian missile strikes, Ukraine is preparing for grain exports from its three Black Sea ports. China is warning of the US House Speaker’s potential trip to Taiwan. Ghana’s finance minister will try to assuage public concern about an IMF program. South Africa’s ruling party will hold its national policy… July 25, 2022
Parliament,Building,Montecitorio,Palace,In,Rome,ItalyItaly: Draghi or Snap Polls With his government's fate in limbo, Prime Minister Mario Draghi is under growing pressure to stay in office instead of resigning as he tried to do last week after lawmakers from the Five Star Movement (M5S) walked out of the Senate ahead a critical vote on the so-called “Decreto… July 18, 2022
Grand,Palace,And,Wat,Phra,Keaw,At,Sunset,Bangkok,,Thailand.Weekly Political Compass 7.18.22 EU foreign ministers are discussing new sanctions against Russia. Chinese regulators are calling on banks to support housing developers. Italy's prime minister might confirm his resignation. Sri Lanka’s parliament will elect a new president. The IMF’s next disbursement to Kenya is scheduled to take place today. Meanwhile, Thailand’s parliament will… July 18, 2022
Top,View,Of,Colombo,City,At,Sunset,In,Sri,LankaWeekly Political Compass 7.11.22 Russia has halted gas shipments to Germany. Japan’s ruling party strengthened its majority in the wake of Shinzo Abe’s death. The US foreign minister met his Chinese counterpart. Sri Lanka’s president is expected to resign. Meanwhile, the foreign ministers of Australia and China have met, Conservatives in the UK will… July 11, 2022
Accra,ghana/may,1,2018:,The,Skyview,Of,The,CityWeekly Political Compass 7.5.22 Japan will hold Upper House elections. Germany is preparing for Russia halting gas deliveries. Meanwhile, smaller Covid outbreaks have occurred in China, Russia is mobilizing the economy for sustained war, Chile’s new constitution has been formally delivered to the president, and IMF representatives are expected to arrive in Ghana.  … July 5, 2022
View,Of,Mumbai-,DadarEmerging Markets: 2022-2023 Elections, Political Risk & Reform Outlook Our Emerging Markets (EMs) outlook table  summarizes the impact of elections in EMs over the next 18 months. Markets are ordered in accordance with the electoral calendar. Risk ratings are relative to each country, and not comparative across all countries listed. The table is intended as a summary, not to… June 27, 2022
Moscow,City,With,Moscow,River,At,Night,,Moscow,Skyline,WithWeekly Political Compass 6.27.22 Russia has defaulted on its sovereign debt. Western leaders are discussing additional sanctions. Meanwhile, China’s president will make his first trip outside the mainland since the pandemic, Turkey’s president remains a key veto player ahead of the NATO summit, Ecuador’s national assembly will continue discussion whether to impeach the president,… June 27, 2022
Sights,Of,The,City,Of,Sovetsk.,The,Border,Of,RussiaWeekly Political Compass 6.21.22 Tensions are rising between Russia and the West in the Baltic region. Ukraine will be granted EU candidate status. Markets will react to Colombia’s presidential election result. Germany is racing to increase gas reserves amid a Russian supply squeeze. Ethiopia peace talks are in the offing. Meanwhile, electoral campaigning begins… June 21, 2022
Sunrise,Over,The,Waterberg,Mountains,,Limpopo,Province,,South,AfricaWeekly Political Compass 6.13.22 Discussions continue about Ukraine’s path towards EU candidate status. A new Covid outbreak in Beijing is being closely monitored by Chinese authorities. France’s president might not win a comfortable majority for his alliance of parties in the legislative elections. Calls for the resignation of South Africa’s president are premature. Meanwhile,… June 13, 2022
Taipei,,Taiwan,Skyline,Over,National,Taiwan,University.Weekly Political Compass 6.6.22 Monetary policy in the Eurozone is in the spotlight this week. The US has once again altered language regarding Taiwan. Turkey is expected to launch a military incursion into northern Syria. Nigeria’s ruling party will hold presidential primaries. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is changing its constitution, the British Conservatives will hold a… June 6, 2022
Aerial,Landscape,View,Of,Abuja,City,Business,DistrictWeekly Political Compass 5.31.22 The EU has agreed on a gradual oil embargo against Russia. In China, Shanghai will lift most Covid-19 restrictions. Fuel prices are due to increase in South Africa. Meanwhile, local elections will be held in South Korea, Turkey’s government is tightening its grip on the media, gubernatorial elections will take… May 31, 2022
Bogota,City,Center,At,Night,From,Monserrate,Hill,,Colombia.Weekly Political Compass 5.23.22 Payments on Russian sovereign bonds will be in the spotlight this week. Voters will go to the polls in the Colombian presidential elections. Labor has won the Australian general election. A Quad summit will be held in Japan. Meanwhile, the UN human rights commissioner is visiting China, the EU is… May 23, 2022
Ankara,,Capital,City,Of,Turkey,”elements,Of,This,Image,FurnishedTurkey: Ankara Likely to Delay, Not Stop, Swedish and Finnish NATO Membership President Tayyip Erdogan’s current insistence on blocking Swedish and Finnish membership of NATO is likely to delay, rather than prevent, the two countries from eventually joining the alliance. As is often the case, Erdogan’s abrupt move has more to do with domestic politics than foreign policy. Creating artificial crises in… May 19, 2022
Panoramic,Ankara,View,With,AnitkabirWeekly Political Compass 5.16.22 Turkey’s president has positioned himself against NATO enlargement. China is boosting its ailing housing market. The UK is preparing for another standoff with the EU over Northern Ireland. Voters in Thailand’s capital will go to the polls. Meanwhile, Japan is preparing for the Quad summit, Hungary’s parliament will formally re-elect… May 16, 2022
Top,View,Of,Colombo,City,At,Sunset,In,Sri,LankaWeekly Political Compass 5.9.22 Russia’s president did not make any major announcements during his Victory Day speech. South Korea will have a new president. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has likely won the Philippines presidency. Sri Lanka’s prime minster has offered to resign. Meanwhile, John Lee has been endorsed to become Hong Kong’s new chief executive,… May 9, 2022
View,Along,Kings,Avenue,Towards,The,Australian-american,Memorial,In,CanberraWeekly Political Compass 5.3.22 The EU will decide on phasing out oil imports from Russia. Russia has enacted new counter sanctions. General elections will be held in the Philippines. Meanwhile, Australia is halfway through its election campaign, voters will go to the polls in UK local and regional elections, Mexico’s president will embark on… May 3, 2022
Makati,Skyline,At,Night.,Makati,Is,A,City,In,TheWeekly Political Compass 4.25.22 The prospects for de-escalation are slim in Ukraine. Japan will unveil another stimulus package. In France, all eyes are on the legislative elections. Citizens in China’s capital are anticipating a Shanghai-style lockdown. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remains the favorite in the Philippines presidential election. Meanwhile, South Korea’s incoming president is trying… April 25, 2022
Jain,Temples,On,Top,Of,Shatrunjaya,Hill.,Palitana,(bhavnagar,District),Weekly Political Compass 4.19.22 Russia’s war on Ukraine is entering a new phase. Voters in France will go to the polls in the second round of the presidential election. Manufacturers in the Chinese city of Shanghai are beginning to reopen after the lockdown. Meanwhile, the British PM will visit India, parliamentary elections will be… April 19, 2022
Islamabad,/,Pakistan,-,April,25,2019:,Aerial,Photo,OfWeekly Political Compass 4.11.22 Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine will intensify. Incumbent Emmanuel Macron will face far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the second round of the French presidential election. Shanghai’s lockdown continues under China’s “dynamic zero” Covid-19 policy. A new prime minister will be sworn in in Pakistan. Meanwhile, Australia’s federal election has… April 11, 2022
Aerial,Photography,Bird,View,At,Shanghai,Bund,Skyline,Of,SunriseWeekly Political Compass 4.4.22 The EU will impose new sanctions on Russia. The Chinese army has deployed medical personnel to Shanghai. Presidential elections will be held in France. Kenya’s constitutional court has ruled the BBI reform project unconstitutional. Meanwhile, in Japan the new structure of the Tokyo Stock Exchange went into effect, Germany will… April 4, 2022
Chain,Bridge,On,Danube,River,In,Budapest,City.,Hungary.,UrbanWeekly Political Compass 3.28.22 Russian and Ukrainian delegations will resume their talks. Hungarians are going to the polls. Ethiopia has declared a humanitarian truce for the Tigray region. Meanwhile, a two-stage lockdown has been announced in the Chinese city of Shanghai, incumbents are expected to fare well in the Serbian elections, executive-legislative tensions have… March 28, 2022
Skyline,Of,Temuco,And,Treng-treng,And,Kay-kay,Bridge,,Araucania,Region,Weekly Political Compass 3.21.22 Russian attacks in Ukraine can be expected to intensify. NATO and EU leaders will convene in Brussels this week. Meanwhile, the Philippines’ president has signed the most significant liberalization of investment rules in decades, voters will go the polls in a regional state election in Germany, Brazil’s former president Lula… March 21, 2022
Panoramic,View,Of,Kuala,Lumpur,City,Waterfront,Skyline.Weekly Political Compass 3.14.22 Negotiations continue between Russia and Ukraine. The Russian government is preparing an economic support package. China is suffering its worst Covid-19 outbreak since Wuhan. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan will hold a monetary policy meeting, Turkey’s government is pursuing electoral reform, Brazil’s government is focusing on rising fuel prices, and… March 14, 2022
Aerial,Panoramic,Of,Gyeongbokgung,Palace,And,The,Blue,House,,Weekly Political Compass 3.7.22 Russian forces are preparing for more intense offensive operations in Ukraine. China is setting itself a slightly lower-than-expected growth target. South Koreans are heading to the polls. Meanwhile, a special congress session on rising fuel prices may be held in the Philippines, Hungary’s parliament is electing a new president, and… March 7, 2022
Kharkiv,,Ukraine,-,January,,31,,2022:,A,Column,Of,ArmoredWeekly Political Compass 2.28.22 Russia/Ukraine talks are unlikely to produce substantive outcomes. China tries to straddle between Moscow and the West. Meanwhile, Japan will begin easing border restrictions, Turkey’s stance on the passage of Russian warships to the Black Sea remains ambiguous, opposition parties are working on impeachment proceedings against Peru’s president, and intra-party… February 28, 2022
Bangkok,,Thailand,-,August,11,,2020,:,New,Parliament,HouseWeekly Political Compass 2.22.22 A key signpost to watch is Russia’s interpretation of the borders of the self-proclaimed Donbas republics. South Africa’s finance minister will present his first annual budget. Thailand will change its electoral system. Meanwhile, India will resume regular international flights, the UK and the EU have made no tangible progress on… February 22, 2022
Amazing,View,On,Hong,Kong,City,From,The,Victoria,Peak,Weekly Political Compass 2.14.22 Russia’s actions along Ukraine’s border will be closely watched. Mainland China’s government is assisting amid a Covid outbreak in Hong Kong. A key court ruling could increase the risk of EU financial penalties against Poland and Hungary. Meanwhile, two regional states in India will go the polls, there is new… February 14, 2022
Prague,,Czech,Republic,-,December,27,2021:,People,Waiting,InEmerging Markets: Covid-19 Vaccination Strategies and Challenges 2.9.22 Our Covid-19 vaccination table includes updated information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Below are some of the latest developments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. February 9, 2022
Segovia,Ancient,Roman,Aqueduct,Aerial,Sunrise,View,In,Spain.Weekly Political Compass 2.7.22 Russia will engage in military maneuverings and diplomacy this week. Germany’s chancellor is visiting the US. Campaigning starts for the Philippines’ presidential election. Meanwhile, Japan’s government will decide about restrictions in Tokyo, the Spanish center-right might have to cooperate with a far-right party, a leftist candidate remains the favorite to… February 7, 2022
Marousi,,Attica,-,Greece,-,December,12,2021:,Prometheus,VaccinationEurope: Managing the Pandemic – What we are Watching 2.3.22 This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss any of the countries mentioned in greater detail. United Kingdom The seven-day average of new infections has more than doubled… February 3, 2022
Manila,Skyline,,PhilippinesWeekly Political Compass 1.31.22 Russia is yet to react to the West’s written proposals. The UK prime minister has received the report on lockdown parties at 10 Downing Street. There is growing confidence in Southeast Asia that the reduced severity of Omicron allows for reopening. Meanwhile, India’s federal budget will be presented in parliament,… January 31, 2022
Ouagadougou,,Burkina,Faso,-,August,12,,2018:,General,View,OfWeekly Political Compass 1.24.22 Relations between Russia and the West remain tense. Chinese aircraft have entered Taiwan’s air defense zone. The voting process has begun in the Italian presidential election. Military forces have allegedly detained Burkina Faso’s president. Meanwhile, India will celebrate its republic day, Germany is giving up on contact tracing, the text… January 24, 2022
Reception,Hall,Covid-19,Vaccination,Centre,For,Teenager.,Turin,,Italy,-Europe: Managing the Pandemic – What we are Watching 1.20.22 This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss any of the countries mentioned in greater detail. United Kingdom As the omicron wave appears to have passed, the seven-day… January 20, 2022
Autumn,View,Of,Kiev,From,The,Height,Of,Bird,Benefits.Weekly Political Compass 1.18.22 Nearly half of China’s provinces have now reported omicron cases. Ukraine’s former president faces charges of high treason. Chile’s president-elect will unveil his new cabinet. Meanwhile, Japan’s PM will meet online with the US president, voting will start for Italy’s next president, public servants will protest in Brazil, and Nigeria’s… January 18, 2022
Rio,De,Janeiro,,Rio,De,Janeiro,,Brazil,January,18,,2021:Emerging Markets: Covid-19 Vaccination Strategies and Challenges 1.12.22 Our Covid-19 vaccination table includes updated information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Below are some of the latest developments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. January 12, 2022
Aerial,View,Of,Tianjin,Financial,District,In,Nightfall,,ChinaWeekly Political Compass 1.10.22 Talks between Russia and the West will start this week. China is reacting to its first omicron outbreak. Silvio Berlusconi is likely to remain a candidate in Italy’s presidential elections. Meanwhile, India’s election commission will review its campaign ban, a referendum will be held in Serbia, the opposition seems to… January 10, 2022
Plenty,Of,Business,Buildings,In,Santiago,Del,Chile,With,TreesWeekly Political Compass 12.20.21 New restrictions are being discussed in Germany. Left winger Gabriel Boric has won the presidential election in Chile. A cabinet resignation further increases the pressure on the UK prime minister. Meanwhile, new quarantine rules may be introduced in Thailand, Germany’s government has chosen a new central bank president, and Brazil’scongress… December 20, 2021
Leeds,Uk,,10th,April,2020:,People,In,The,Uk,QueuingEurope: Managing the Pandemic – What we are Watching 12.16.21 This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss any of the countries mentioned in greater detail. United Kingdom With more than 78,000 cases, the UK recorded its highest-ever… December 16, 2021
Aerial,Top,View,Of,St,Sophia,Cathedral,And,Kiev,CityWeekly Political Compass 12.13.21 EU foreign ministers will consider new sanctions on Russia. Monetary policy will be watched in Europe. G7 foreign ministers have discussed China. Turkey’s president will focus on the situation in the markets. Voters will go to the polls for the Chilean presidential runoff election. Meanwhile, India’s president is travelling to… December 13, 2021
Copiapó,,Chile-,March,23,,2021,People,Attend,A,Vaccination,CenterEmerging Markets: Covid-19 Vaccinations and Challenges 12.8.21 Our Covid-19 vaccination table includes updated information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Below are some of the latest developments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Click on 'View… December 8, 2021
Panoramic,Aerial,View,Of,Miraflores,Town,And,Lima,City,AtWeekly Political Compass 12.6.21 The presidents of Russia and the US will meet virtually. Olaf Scholz will be formally elected as Germany’s next chancellor. Peru’s president is trying to ward off impeachment. Meanwhile, Australia’s opposition is focusing on climate change, the “super green pass” scheme has started in Italy, Brazil’s Congress will discuss judicial… December 6, 2021
Madrid,,Spain;,April,17,2021:,Queue,Of,People,Waiting,ToEurope: Managing the Pandemic – What we are Watching 12.2.21 This piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss any of the countries mentioned in greater detail. United Kingdom The seven-day average of new infections keeps oscillating around the mark of… December 2, 2021
Monumental,Axis,Of,Brasilia,At,Dusk,,BrazilWeekly Political Compass 11.29.21 China has told Didi Global that it must de-list from New York’s stock exchange. Parties in Germany will take the next steps towards a new government. Meanwhile, Japan is reimposing strict border controls, the EU’s top court is working towards a verdict on the rule of law in Poland and… November 29, 2021
Australia,Sydney,Cbd,Panoramic,View,From,Kirribilli,Before,Sunset,CloudyWeekly Political Compass 11.22.21 Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai told the IOC president that she is safe and well. Germany’s next government coalition might present its policy program this week. The deadline for local councils to be constituted is looming in South Africa. Meanwhile, Australia wants to secure its supply chains, Bulgaria’s president has… November 22, 2021
Panoramic,View,Of,The,Historical,Center,Of,Minsk.,Belarus.,Sunset.Weekly Political Compass 11.15.21 The EU will impose new sanctions on Belarus. China and the US are preparing for the virtual encounter of their presidents. Meanwhile, the presidential race in the Philippines is now set, Turkey’s currency remains under pressure, presidential elections will begin in Chile, and Ghana’s finance minister will present the budget… November 15, 2021
Russia,,Moscow,-,June,29,,2021:,Free,Coronavirus,Vaccination,CenterEmerging Markets: Covid-19 Vaccinations and Challenges 11.10.21 Our Covid-19 vaccination table includes updated information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Below are some of the latest developments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. November 10, 2021
Madrid,,Spain;,April,17,2021:,Queue,Of,People,Waiting,ToEurope: Managing The Pandemic – What We Are Watching 11.8.21 This piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss any of the countries mentioned in greater detail. United Kingdom The seven-day average of new infections has fallen back below the mark… November 8, 2021
Aerial,View,Of,Cape,Town,,South,Africa,On,A,SunnyWeekly Political Compass 11.8.21 Mid-term elections will be held in Argentina. The medium-term budget statement is due in South Africa. Meanwhile, political noise will increase in the Philippines, Bulgaria is going to elections, “Super Tuesday” is looming in Brazil, and Ethiopia’s civil war is approaching a turning point.   Chart of the Week… November 8, 2021
The,Glasgow,Skyline,Looking,Towards,George,Square,And,The,CityWeekly Political Compass 11.1.21 The COP climate conference has begun in the UK. Japan’s PM oversaw a strong election result for his party. China is warning of its new Covid outbreak. Meanwhile, Australia’s PM is facing unwanted narratives regarding AUKUS, the political crisis in Romania continues, Brazil’s president is not attending the climate conference,… November 1, 2021
The,Golden,Grand,Palace,Of,Bangkok.,With,Skyscraper,View,OfWeekly Political Compass 10.25.21 Voters in Japan will go to the polls. Turkey is heading for a major confrontation with its allies. A Senate report requests the indictment of Brazil’s president. The UK chancellor will present his autumn budget. South Africa is gearing up for municipal elections. The most significant reopening by a Southeast… October 25, 2021
Reception,Hall,Covid-19,Vaccination,Centre,For,The,Elderly,Over,80Europe: Managing The Pandemic – What We Are Watching 10.21.21 This piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. United Kingdom The seven-day average of new infections is now on a clear upwards… October 21, 2021
Panoramic,View,Of,Santiago,De,Chile,With,The,Andes,MountainWeekly Political Compass 10.18.21 China has tested a new missile. Turkey’s currency is set for more volatility. Chile is on high alert. Meanwhile, a civilian-military standoff continues in Pakistan, formal coalition talks will begin in Germany, a constitutional amendment will be put to a vote in Brazil, and a commodity trader has opened talks… October 18, 2021
Sao,Paulo,,Sp,,Brazil,-,February,9,,2021:,A,NurseEmerging Markets: Covid-19 Vaccinations and Challenges 10.13.21 Our Covid-19 vaccination table includes updated information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Below are some of the latest developments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Click… October 13, 2021
Aerial,View,On,River,And,Buildings,In,City,Center,OfWeekly Political Compass 10.11.21 The U.S. and China held virtual trade-related talks. Tensions are rising in the relationship between the UK and the EU. Japan’s new PM will dissolve the Diet. Argentina’s finance minister will attend the annual IMF meetings. Meanwhile, candidate registration ended in the Philippines, Austria has a new chancellor, another presidential… October 11, 2021
Night,View,At,St.,Peter’s,Cathedral,In,Rome,,ItalyItaly: A Noisier Political Backdrop But Draghi Won’t Lose Much Sleep Over It The main takeaway from the 3-4 October local elections is that the outcome will not cause any major problem to Prime Minister Mario Draghi's government. The former ECB chairman, who enjoys approval ratings close to 70%, remains unchallenged. Draghi's main source of strength, in addition to his personal standing and… October 7, 2021
Gardens,And,Skyscrapers,At,Greenbelt,Park,,In,Ayala,,Makati,,MetroWeekly Political Compass 10.4.21 The U.S. trade representative will outline Washington's approach to China trade. Fumio Kishida is Japan’s 100th prime minister. Exploratory coalition talks could officially begin in Germany. Meanwhile, candidate registration will end in the Philippines, lower house elections will be held in the Czech Republic, Mexico’s congress will discuss electricity sector… October 4, 2021
Moscow,City,With,Moscow,River,At,Night,,Moscow,Skyline,WithWeekly Political Compass 9.20.21 Russian President Vladimir Putin’s party won the State Duma elections. Voters will go to the polls in Germany. Turkey’s central bank could start easing monetary policy. Meanwhile, China is defending its recent crackdown on tech companies, a leadership contest will be held in Romania’s ruling party, Argentina’s president will swear… September 20, 2021
Copiapó,,Chile-,March,23,,2021,People,Attend,A,Vaccination,CenterEmerging Markets: Covid-19 Vaccination Strategies and Challenges 9.15.21 Our Covid-19 vaccination table includes updated information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Below are some of the latest developments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Click… September 15, 2021
Ponte,De,La,Mujer,Buenos,AieresWeekly Political Compass 9.13.21 Antitrust efforts are escalating in China. An Olaf Scholz chancellorship is becoming more and more likely in Germany. Argentina’s ruling party suffered a setback in a congressional primary vote. Meanwhile, the ruling party’s leadership contest will start in Japan this week, Russia’s main party will win a comfortable majority in… September 13, 2021
Kuala,Lumpur,,Malaysia,City,Skyline.Weekly Political Compass 8.2.21 China’s securities regulator has called for better communication with its US counterpart. Peru’s newly appointed Finance Minister might help calm markets. Meanwhile, India’s central bank is expected to leave key rates unchanged, Bulgaria’s parliament will vote on the new prime minister, Brazil’s branches of government return to work this week,… August 2, 2021
Cracow,,Poland,-,May,1st,,2021:,An,Open,,Mass,VaccinationEmerging Markets: Covid-19 Vaccination Strategies and Challenges