Most polls failed to correctly predict the outcome of the US presidential election. Carilee Osborne explores why, and whether the surprise result is an indication of further political uncertainty during Trump's administration
US President Donald J. Trump does not have much breathing space to ease into his new job. Following his January 20 inauguration, expectations are high among both those rooting for him to succeed and those keen to see President Trump fail. Yet Trump's presidency will be judged on how many of his campaign promises will translate into concrete policy,…
Analysis by Carilee Osborne
By Lara Sierra-Rubia, Senior Political Risk Analyst, S-RM
Recent reports have raised concerns about the increased influence of the Islamic State in the Caribbean. CARILEE OSBORNE explores the drivers of and possible implications for rising radicalisation in the region.
The events in Charlottesville have once more ignited an awareness of the US's historic relationship with violent far-right extremism, unlikely to be subdued in the near future, writes GENEVIÈVE FRYDMAN.
Despite claims by the media that the recent directive on kidnappings legalises privateransom payments to terrorist groups in the US, it seems that the policy has sidestepped the issue, writes Lara Sierra-Rubia.
Police shootings of unarmed African Americans have increased demands for sweeping reforms in police departments across the US. However, several obstacles have resulted in piecemeal reforms that are unlikely to ease tensions between minority communities and police, writes Lara Sierra-Rubia.