IBA Global Insight - Dec 2016/Jan 2017

December 2016 / January 2017

The content of IBA Global Insight magazine is written by independent journalists and does not represent the views of the International Bar Association.

Features

Regulars

Middle East: Rights groups under attack in Egypt

New draft legislation to regulate non-governmental organisations has been approved by the Egyptian Cabinet. Global Insight assesses the implications for the rule of law and human rights in the country, as well as further afield.

Latin America: A break with the past?

Colombia’s rejection of a landmark peace deal was a surprise to many. Global Insight assesses some of the complexities of conflict resolution.

Asia: China bets on its Silicon Valley

The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect is a clear move to entice more foreign investors to China’s domestic capital markets. The new scheme will include direct access to the country’s ‘new economy’ companies.

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IBA Global Insight - Dec 2016/Jan 2017

December 2016 / January 2017

Features

Attack of the drones

Finance

Reaping the whirlwind

Gene editing

Latin America

Asia

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