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Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at the security situation between India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, China’s Politburo declined to unveil new stimulus policies, Russia’s ceasefire announcement is intended to signal openness to U.S.-led…
As President Trump hits the road this week to mark his first 100 days in office, we are monitoring the following: The White House remains publicly optimistic about its tariff agenda, even as concerns about a looming recession intensify. Negotiations are ongoing with global trading partners, with Secretary of the…
Washington D.C. Update 4.28.25 As President Trump hits the road this week to mark his first 100 days in office, we are monitoring the following: The White House remains publicly optimistic about its tariff agenda, even as concerns about a looming recession intensify. Negotiations are ongoing with global trading partners, with Secretary of the… 
The progressive Democratic Party formally nominated Lee Jae-myung as its candidate for the 3 June presidential election, with polls showing him with a commanding lead. Acting President Han Duck-soo's potential candidacy for the conservative People Power Party has stirred intense speculation, with backroom negotiations intensifying this week. The first round…
Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s India trip. Meanwhile, Japan and the U.S. will hold currency talks, U.S. and European negotiators will meet in London to discuss…
Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at Japan’s tariff negotiations with the U.S. Meanwhile, Italy’s prime minister travels to Washington, and Mexico and India are also hoping for advantageous deals. Elsewhere, China’s Xi…
As uncertainty continues to swirl amid dynamic U.S. tariff policy, we are monitoring the following: Following last week’s announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, the Trump administration has made several subsequent statements that suggest additional modifications and/or exemptions may come soon. Late Friday, the administration announced that high-tech…
The social media landscape continues to evolve, driven by shifts in user behaviour, platform updates and perceived platform politicisation on traditional platforms, impacting the way users and businesses connect. In response to rising concerns about privacy, content moderation and the need for more “control,” there has been an upward trend…
Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at China’s response to the U.S.’s protectionist turn. Meanwhile, Japan is set to pursue negotiations in response to the new tariffs, Germany’s new coalition is coalescing, and…
Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at the EU’s possible response to the U.S.’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariff escalation. Meanwhile, China flexes its military muscle, South Korea continues to wait for the presidential…
After the verdict against far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen, one signpost to watch is the likely appeal procedure. However, unlike the four-year prison sentence, the five-year ban from running for office applies immediately, even while any appeal is ongoing. This does not only badly undermine Le Pen’s chances of running…
As the Trump Administration prepares to announce its next round of tariffs this week, we are monitoring the following: The next sweeping wave of tariffs is set to go into effect on April 2, but significant uncertainty remains over their size, scope and targets. Trump plans to unveil the new…
Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at a crucial week for politics in South Korea. Meanwhile, further Russia-Ukraine peace talks will take place in Saudi Arabia, leaders of Europe will host Ukraine’s President…
This past week has seen the most significant resumption in fighting in the Middle East since the Gaza ceasefire was implemented two months ago. U.S. and Israeli attacks on Hamas and the Houthis seek to erode lingering vestiges of Iranian influence in the region, further handicapping remaining Hamas leadership in…
Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at the G7’s strong statement on China. Meanwhile, Germany is voting on a major new infrastructure and green transition fund, the EU is taking steps towards increasing…
South Korea: DP Choose Lee, as Han Emerges as Key Variable for PPP The progressive Democratic Party formally nominated Lee Jae-myung as its candidate for the 3 June presidential election, with polls showing him with a commanding lead. Acting President Han Duck-soo's potential candidacy for the conservative People Power Party has stirred intense speculation, with backroom negotiations intensifying this week. The first round… Weekly Political Compass 4.22.25 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s India trip. Meanwhile, Japan and the U.S. will hold currency talks, U.S. and European negotiators will meet in London to discuss… Weekly Political Compass 4.14.25 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at Japan’s tariff negotiations with the U.S. Meanwhile, Italy’s prime minister travels to Washington, and Mexico and India are also hoping for advantageous deals. Elsewhere, China’s Xi… Washington, D.C. Update 4.14.25 As uncertainty continues to swirl amid dynamic U.S. tariff policy, we are monitoring the following: Following last week’s announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, the Trump administration has made several subsequent statements that suggest additional modifications and/or exemptions may come soon. Late Friday, the administration announced that high-tech… The Rise of Decentralised and Alternative Social Media Platforms The social media landscape continues to evolve, driven by shifts in user behaviour, platform updates and perceived platform politicisation on traditional platforms, impacting the way users and businesses connect. In response to rising concerns about privacy, content moderation and the need for more “control,” there has been an upward trend… Weekly Political Compass 4.7.25 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at China’s response to the U.S.’s protectionist turn. Meanwhile, Japan is set to pursue negotiations in response to the new tariffs, Germany’s new coalition is coalescing, and… Weekly Political Compass 3.31.25 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at the EU’s possible response to the U.S.’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariff escalation. Meanwhile, China flexes its military muscle, South Korea continues to wait for the presidential… France: Immediate and Longer-term Implications of the Le Pen Verdict After the verdict against far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen, one signpost to watch is the likely appeal procedure. However, unlike the four-year prison sentence, the five-year ban from running for office applies immediately, even while any appeal is ongoing. This does not only badly undermine Le Pen’s chances of running… Washington, D.C. Update 3.31.25 As the Trump Administration prepares to announce its next round of tariffs this week, we are monitoring the following: The next sweeping wave of tariffs is set to go into effect on April 2, but significant uncertainty remains over their size, scope and targets. Trump plans to unveil the new… Weekly Political Compass 3.24.25 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at a crucial week for politics in South Korea. Meanwhile, further Russia-Ukraine peace talks will take place in Saudi Arabia, leaders of Europe will host Ukraine’s President… Middle East: Axis of Erosion This past week has seen the most significant resumption in fighting in the Middle East since the Gaza ceasefire was implemented two months ago. U.S. and Israeli attacks on Hamas and the Houthis seek to erode lingering vestiges of Iranian influence in the region, further handicapping remaining Hamas leadership in… Weekly Political Compass 3.17.24 Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at the G7’s strong statement on China. Meanwhile, Germany is voting on a major new infrastructure and green transition fund, the EU is taking steps towards increasing… 
