IBA Global Insight - June/July 2018
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Did we manage this?
Three years ago, referring to the unprecedented refugee crisis, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that ‘We will manage this’. Global Insight looks at how effective the responses have been.
Global finance: China
An urgent crackdown on China’s shadow banking market highlights a major risk to global financial stability.
Scott Pruitt v the EPA
Internal struggles at the US Environment Protection Agency could have dire consequences for the fight against climate change.
Comment and analysis
Cracking America’s gun control conundrum
IBA Global Insight, June/July 2018 - Recent events have presented reformers with a remarkable moment of opportunity. But overhauling a deep-seated gun culture and gun-friendly legal regime remains a considerable challenge.
Brexit’s ‘red lines’ cross Northern Ireland’s border
IBA Global Insight, June/July 2018 - The UK is set to break from the European Union, pursuing free trade with the rest of the world. But the prospect of re-introducing Ireland’s hard border presents major challenges.
Spotify the difference
IBA Global Insight June/July 2018 - The Swedish music streaming business garnered widespread attention for its novel stock market listing, but to achieve long-term success, it will need to overcome an over-reliance on royalties.
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