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Structurally unsound? China’s slowing economy

China’s risky economic reorientation could allow it to sustain its economic rise but a botched transition could wreak havoc.

Friday, December 9

South Korea’s president faces impeachment, the EU mediates Russia-Ukraine gas talks and non-OPEC producers discuss production cuts.

Park’s rollercoaster: divining the fate of South Korea’s president

South Korea’s president faces impeachment. How will the vote affect domestic and regional politics?

Thursday, December 8

A major shift in Syria, the ECB considers more stimulus and Ash Carter visits his Indian counterpart.

Wednesday, December 7

India’s central bank meets, Ghana holds elections and the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack

Tuesday, December 6

GCC Summit begins in Bahrain with UK PM in attendance, Turkish PM meets Putin in Moscow and Venezuelan government and opposition resume talks

Not at my level: Erdogan and the Middle East

The AKP strongman’s authoritarianism risks isolating Turkey abroad.

Monday, December 5

UK government begins Brexit challenge, Eurozone ministers discuss Greek bailout and Merkel speaks at her party congress

The Italian referendum: reign or resign

When voters head to the polls on Sunday they’ll be voting for more than just constitutional reforms.

China-Singapore relations in seizure

China has seized Singaporean military assets during transit. What will this do to their relations?