Ukraine is evacuating civilians from Kupiansk, in the northeast region, months after it forced Russian soldiers out of the city. The beleaguered city is now under siege again from a…
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict is the biggest wildcard for investors
by Zack Ballby Zack BallRussia’s invasion of Ukraine caused not just a geopolitical earthquake but also a storm of uncertainty among U.S. investors and the global economy at large. Previous oil shocks were the…
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US Predicts More Conflict For India With Pakistan and China
by Zack Ballby Zack BallThe annual threat assessment of the US intelligence community dated February 6, 2023, includes the possibility of armed clashes between India and China and India-Pakistan. Globally, the US sees China,…
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Philippines Says Chinese Navy Ship Spotted Near Disputed Island
by Zack Ballby Zack BallThe Philippines said on Saturday it had spotted a Chinese navy ship and dozens of militia vessels around a contested Philippine-occupied island in the South China Sea, as territorial tensions…
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Bogdanov’s Passion for Africa and the Critical Russia’s Policy Debates
by Zack Ballby Zack BallRussian Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, in late February interview with local Russian media – the full text posted to the…
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RIA Novosti: Russia has increased the production of shells to destroy NATO tanks
by Zack Ballby Zack BallIn 2022, the enterprises of the Russian defense industry have significantly increased the production of Krasnopol guided artillery shells, effective against Abrams and Leopard tanks, the supply of which to…
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The Russian army is moving towards Kupyansk
by Zack Ballby Zack BallMilitary correspondents report the entry of Russian troops into the village of Sinkovka, located six kilometers northeast of the long-suffering Kupyansk. There are no photos or videos from this section of…
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Why some EU countries in the east are still pro-Russia
by Zack Ballby Zack BallRussia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched a year ago, changed Europe overnight. It has set in motion tectonic shifts in political and economic relations, disrupting energy markets and upending existing…
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After year of turmoil, Kazakhstan looks for reform to translate into closer Western ties
by Zack Ballby Zack BallKazakhstan’s reform efforts after the recent presidential elections could position the country as a key partner for the EU, with the region increasingly slipping out from Russia’s thumb. In response…
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Change is visible in the way India is being perceived
by Zack Ballby Zack BallA delegation from Uttar Pradesh, which recently travelled to Europe to attract investment, was pleasantly surprised—nearly every industrial group there displayed a strong interest in India. It is obvious that…
