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20 May 2014

South Africa: new contender emerges

The African National Congress party which has won its fifth consecutive victory in the elections faces a long-term challenge, both on the streets and at the ballot box. The newly formed Economic Freedom Fighters party has cut into the ANC’s base significantly in habitual strongholds like Gauteng, the economic hub

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16 May 2014

The Modi agenda: Gateway House views

A decisive, corruption-free, and pro-industry government – that is what over 1.25 billion Indians are hoping for from the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance which will lead India for the next five years. Gateway House experts outline the key foreign policy priorities for the new government

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15 May 2014

Brazil: time to be a global power?

Brazil’s advantages – including resources of oil and gas, no historical baggage, an absence of terrorism and military conflicts – and regional leadership, make it a potential global power. But it also has to tackle many challenges in the medium-term, such as poverty, poor infrastructure, healthcare and education

Jacob Zuma Courtesy: GovernmentZA/Flickr
15 May 2014

Polls in South Africa: lack of choices

The African National Congress has swept the polls in South Africa but high unemployment, violent labour strikes and allegations of crony capitalism has seen an erosion of the ANC’s support base among the black middle class voters whose backing the ANC has traditionally enjoyed

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14 May 2014

The wealth & skills gap widens

Thomas Piketty, in his latest book, argues that the wealth concentration in developed economies is an outcome of the economic policies that have been followed over the centuries. His study offers insights for Indian economists who are faced with addressing the growing wealth gap between the country’s rich and the poor

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12 May 2014

How climate change changed me

Climate change is a reality but most of us continue to live every day without acknowledging this fact or taking any action to ameliorate its effects. The author is of the opinion that every single human being needs to engage and understand this man-made phenomenon so that humanity is better prepared for its impact

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12 May 2014

Gujarat-Latin America: friends & benefits

The burgeoning trade between the state of Gujarat and Latin America has ensured that Narendra Modi’s campaign is closely followed in Latin America. The new government in India must build on this engagement, which will help address India’s energy, food and investment needs