Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
Years of strife ruined the energy sector, battered the currency and strangled growth. The West must ease financial controls to help the economy, experts say.
Who Is Friedrich Merz of Germany?
If polls are correct, Olaf Scholz’s successor could be the 69-year-old leader of the Christian Democratic Union. He is offering to get the German economic engine humming again.
Behind Germany’s Government Collapse Is Frustration Over a Stagnating Economy
One of Europe’s powerhouses is losing its competitive edge, and the political class can’t agree on why — or what to do about it.
As Europe Looks for a Leader, Italy Thrives While France and Germany Teeter
With Germany and France mired in crisis, the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks like a haven of stability, turning the continent’s usual pattern on its head.
Milei Tames Inflation in Argentina With Painful Policies, Sparking Applause and Anger
A year after becoming president, Javier Milei has been praised inside and outside Argentina for reining in galloping inflation. But his economic policies have inflicted widespread hardship.
In Romanian Village, Anger Fuels Support for Ultranationalist ‘Messiah’
A presidential election has been called off, but the discontent that propelled the surging campaign of a rightist firebrand rages on.
What to Know About Ghana’s Election
Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to Americans: Return a one-term former president to office, or promote the vice president, at a time when anger over the economy is widespread.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Fighting Populism From the Lonely Center Ground
One of the last centrist leaders left on the global stage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week outlined his plan to deliver change for people in the U.K. Will it be enough?
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.