Opinion
RIDDLE: Is Russia in a stagflation crisis?
In his recent article, the economist Vladislav Inozemtsev takes aim at those arguing that Russia faces an imminent economic crisis due to an unusual combination of high interest rates and inflationary pressures: "Stagflation."
CENUSA: Polish EU Presidency puts Russian hybrid threats in the spotlight
After six months under a Russian-aligned Hungarian presidency of the EU Council, the leadership has now passed to Poland, a strong critic of Russia’s disruptive influence in Europe.
COMMENT: The EU’s Green Deal is a “policy disaster”
Energy analyst Dr Tom O'Donnell has issued a stark critique of the European Union's Green Deal, describing it as a "policy disaster" that requires radical reform to prevent further industrial decline and to bolster energy security.
IEA: Access to energy improving worldwide, driven by renewables
Having a reliable electricity supply is something many of us take for granted – including for sending and reading emails like this one. But hundreds of millions of people around the world today don’t have access to electricity.
Valuation questions raised over Blackstone's $2.1bn IPO of India’s International Gemmologist Institute
In what looks like a very good deal for Blackrock, the private equity house has bought the diamond certification company IGI for $569mn and will likely monetised approximately $324mn from the IPO while still owning around 84% of a $2.1bn business.
COMMENT: Russia’s losses in Syria are Turkey’s gains
Russia’s hand in the Middle East has been dramatically weakened by the departure of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, while Turkey’s has been strengthened.
IMF: The 2004 EU enlargement was a success story built on deep reform efforts
New accession candidates will need to undertake equally ambitious reforms to make the next expansion a comparable success.
COMMENT: Russia and Syria will remain partners even after Assad
Russia looks to be staying put on Syria's coast despite efforts by its enemies to boot it out of the country.
COMMENT: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and China accelerate efforts to expand the Middle Corridor
Pressing need for expanded infrastructure as freight traffic along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route increases.
IMF: Breaking Latin America’s cycle of low growth and violence
Violent crime and insecurity cost Latin America 3.4% of GDP annually, fueling a vicious cycle of low growth, emigration and instability. Breaking this requires bold reforms, stronger institutions and regional cooperation to tackle organised crime.
RAGOZIN: Does the exiled Russian opposition have a future?
One the eve of the Russian antiwar and anti-Putin march in Berlin held on November 17, Ukrainian ambassador to Germany Oleksiy Makeiev published an op-ed in Die Zeit in which he dubbed it as “a walk without dignity and consequences”.
COMMENT: Trump’s White House picks signal rocky start with Latin America
Trump's return to power sets up a confrontational start with Latin America, threatening tariffs and strict border controls. Mexico pushes back firmly against US pressure, while China quietly expands its regional influence challenging US dominance.
COMMENT: European countries plan hydrogen import infrastructure to achieve climate goals
Talks between Greece's DESFA and several Southeast and Central European countries aim to establish a new hydrogen corridor to Germany.