With the current geopolitical developments and the new processes of re-configuration, seriously affecting the landscape of economic cooperation, the basic question many researchers and observers are monitoring is to understand…
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With ‘Zero Visibility’ into the Russian Economy, the IMF is Parroting Putin’s Line
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerThe International Monetary Fund is lacking the independent data to evaluate the state of Russia’s economy. But rather than admitting ignorance, write Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Roach, and Steven Tian,…
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Champions League May Save Liverpool’s Season
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterLondon, Madrid (19/2 – 50) It seems that the 2022-2023 season is not going according to Liverpool’s plan. Liverpool is struggling with losses and the Champions League may be able…
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The Geopolitics Behind Kazakhstan’s Turbulent Energy Sector
As confrontation between Russia and the West intensifies and Russia’s military ambitions grow, developments in the former Soviet Union (FSU) region are increasingly relevant to geopolitics and energy security. Kazakhstan,…
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Police Clash with Pension Demonstrators for Second Night in Paris
The protests over pension reform are the gravest challenge to President Macron’s authority since 2018 ‘Yellow Vest’ demonstrations. Riot police clashed with protesters for a second night in Paris as demonstrations continued…
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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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5 Transformations that took place during the Russo-Ukrainian War
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeAs the Russo-Ukrainian War completed a year on the 24th of February 2023, the world and Europe in particular once again witnessed the ravages of war on European soil after decades.…
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One year later, why do Russians still support the war?
After February 24, 2022, it became apparent that most Russians supported what Putin called “a special military operation.” Yet, weeks later, most Russians still supported an obvious full-scale war with…
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When Benjamin Netanyahu returned to the premiership late last year, some observers questioned the prospect of a rapprochement between Israel and Russia despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict, thanks to Netanyahu’s longstanding…
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Burts Snacks acquired by Kolak owner Europe Snacks
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerPremium snacks brand Burts has been snapped up by French own label manufacturer Europe Snacks for an undisclosed sum. The takeover would allow the private equity-owned group, which also includes…
