Yasemin Zeisl

Malta may be an inconspicuous island state, but its reputation among financial law investigators precedes the small European country. European compliance bodies have closely monitored Malta in the last two years and have uncovered high risks of financial crime ...

Madagascar may be one of the world’s most underdeveloped countries in the 2018 Human Development Index of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), but tapping into the country’s renewable energy potential could nevertheless provide an investment opportunity. Advancing Madagascar’s energy sector not only increases electricity connectivity but also facilitates social and economic development ...

There are two vital aspects in Australia’s energy strategy, an opportunity and a weakness. Firstly, the country plans to increase the ratio of renewable energy in its national energy mix – an opportunity. Secondly, Australia’s energy supply strategy appears to be on unstable footing as the country seeks to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports in order to satisfy domestic energy demand – a weakness ...

Itaipu dam at the border between Brazil and Paraguay is a marvel in terms of its electric output and a sore spot in terms of its political significance for Paraguay. The construction of the dam was agreed upon by Brazil’s and Paraguay’s heads of state ...

Within the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), online payment transfers in Euros can be made across borders in all EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Monaco, Switzerland, San Marino, Andorra, and Vatican City State ...

Virtual Reality (VR) devices are largely known as gadget of the gaming industry, even though their purpose is manifold. VR offers a range of benefits such as ...

German businesses and the state government in Berlin are becoming increasingly aware of China’s overt and covert entry into the German market. China’s overt attempts to enter the ...

France is expanding its defense strategy into outer space. In July 2019, French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly announced France’s first Defense Space Strategy, which includes ...

In 2009, India updated its 2004 Maritime Doctrine, highlighting the need to develop naval nuclear deterrence capabilities to safeguard its national security. When India officially commissioned its first nuclear-powered ...

In April 2019, Ghana had completed its 16th liaison with the IMF after borrowing USD 918 million to stabilize its struggling economy in 2015. According to the IMF’s assessment, Ghana has been able to decrease its trade and budget deficiencies and boost its ...