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Ghana: Leading Africa Once More

This week's election results in Ghana can show that the outcome of Kenya and Zimbabwe's problematic polls are the exception rather than the rule in Africa. However, the new government must lay the foundations for a rapid expansion, writes Alex Vines. Read >>

Into the Recession: No Quick Fix

The world economy will remain deep under the flood water in early 2009, with collapsing consumer and investment spending cutting activity and job losses into the New Year. Key indicators to watch include US policy and China's industrial growth, writes Vanessa Rossi. Read >>

Iran: Breaking the Nuclear Deadlock

Iran's economic and political weaknesses could provide the catalyst for a breakthrough in the nuclear dispute. This major new report argues that despite the triumphalist rhetoric of its leadership, the economy remains Iran's Achilles' heel. Launch event >> Read report >>

Congo Conflict - Time to Act Now

The international community could play a decisive role in eastern Congo and has substantial leverage on governments of the region which depend on it for aid. There has been a lack of resolve and sustained engagement. The time to act is now, argues Muzong Kodi. Read >>

Globalization and Britain's Economic Future

Joining the single currency is in Britain's interest but not during the present global financial crisis, The Rt Hon Lord Mandelson said in his Hugo Young Memorial Lecture at Chatham House on Britain's economic future.
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Is this the Age of Celebrity Terrorism?

Quite apart from the scores murdered and the hundreds injured, what the Mumbai terrorists really wanted was an exaggerated and preferably extreme reaction on the part of governments, the media and public opinion. Dr Paul Cornish comments on the Mumbai attack. Read >>

Somali Piracy: Threatening Global Trade

Pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia have more than doubled this year, threatening to disrupt international trade and could potentially become a weapon of international terrorism, according to a Chatham House paper. Press release >> Read paper >>