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FOCUS: Five surprising facts about anti-Russia sanctions
After the invasion of Ukraine, the West imposed sanctions on its longtime trading partner, Russia. But they appear to be hitting the Russian economy...
Explainer: How Ukrainian War Impacts on Russia’s Tourism Industry
Russia's tourism, both in-bound and out-bound, is severely hit by the war-ravaged crisis that unfolded in the former Soviet republic of Ukraine late February....
NYT: “With whom is Russia at war – Ukraine or the United States?”
The United States’ recent promise to ship advanced M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine was a swift response to a serious problem. The problem...
BRICS reaching out to PEAKS: the next wave of expansion
Throughout 2022 the theme of BRICS expansion has taken on notable momentum as China’s BRICS+ initiative has engendered increasing aspirations from some of the...
The future of Globalization in the age of great power rivalry
Recent developments indicate that America’s approach to international economic policy is undergoing a dramatic change. The pressing need for decarbonisation, creating high value manufacturing...
Four takeaways from Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Mali
Despite stringent sanctions after invading its neighbouring Republic of Ukraine since February 24, Russia has been struggling to strike friendship in Asian and African...
Russian and African Legislators Meet, And What Next?
The Russian Foreign Ministry and the State Duma (the lower Chamber of Parliamentarians) have agreed to hold the next International Parliamentary Conference “Russia –...
Russia sidesteps Western punishments with help from friends
A surge in trade by Russia’s neighbors and allies hints at one reason its economy remains so resilient after sweeping sanctions, “The New York...
Russia and China: Partners in Dedollarization
‘Dedollarization emerged as a priority for Russia in 2014 in response to the imposition of Western sanctions following the annexation of Crimea that limited...
Markets are bracing for more disruption while Europe reinforces ‘oil war’ against Russia
The European Union’s ban on Russian oil product exports is slated to kick in on Feb. 5. It is thought that the EU’s embargo...