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INSIDE ASIAN GAMING JANUARY 2018 40 KEEN OBSERVATIONS A T a time when Brexit has created anxiety among the financial centers of Europe, the impending departure of the UK from its European relatives has also led to a maelstrom of studies focused on the financial impact of the anticipated departure, from the effects of importing cheaper food to the vanishing subsidies and increased labor costs for the agricultural and banking sectors. Both find themselves operating in a climate of fear and insecurity. Imagine, too, the many British expatriates living and working abroad in Europe who may have to master their host nation’s language to remain there in a post-Brexit scenario. The implications are many and varied. Yet Brexit isn’t the only looming act of separation in Europe right now. Not too far away, in Scotland, the conversation on separatism continues as the Scottish National Party has recently gained support In his latest column for IAG , Dr Brian To considers the potential impact of recent moves for independence within the European Union. Professor Dr Brian To is a global strategist and senior practice professor with over six advanced degrees in business, management, policy, Chinese business and managing change. He consults to several Asian governments and militaries, Fortune 500 corporations and ultra-high net worth individuals and their family- owned businesses in Asia and North America. Brian presently coaches several country leaders, corporate CEOs and entrepreneurs focused on personal and professional effectiveness and revenue expansion strategies. He can be contacted at bto@post.harvard.edu By Professor Dr Brian To Separation and instability in the EU