There is little argument about the 21st century being defined by the growth of emerging markets. Yet, while these countries continue to grow and develop at an unprecedented rate, investors are timid. Both the persistent tension surrounding global trade and potential backlash from looming downturns in the US and Europe, have caused capital outflows from emerging markets to safe, low-yielding bonds. .What countries are best positioned to weather the current state of uncertainty? How can policymakers encourage foreign investment into their own markets and implement investment safeguards to mitigate sudden capital outflows?