Section: Research Organizations & Think Tanks about Ukraine
How Putin’s Russia Works
In his most recent book Anders Aslund details the current state of affairs in Putin’s Russia and provides an overview of the system that he defines as “crony capitalism.” The book serves as a good primer of the subject, offering a useful meta-analysis and integrating points. …read more Source:: Institute of Modern...
Between “America First” and the “Chinese Dream”
In: Documenti IAIBetween “America First” and the “Chinese Dream”: What the EU and Japan Can Do TogetherIssue: 19|14The upheaval of the international order as we knew it is pushing the EU and Japan to take on more responsibilities in global issues, including in unsolved affairs such as the denuclearisation and peace process...
Reconnecting Afghanistan: Lessons from Cross-border Engagement
8 July 2019 The sustainability of Afghanistan’s economy will be predicated on the degree to which it is integrated with its neighbours. The notion that Afghanistan can be a source of licit benefits for its neighbours is far from mainstream opinion. And yet, as this paper documents, there are examples where it is exactly that. …read...
Andrei Kozyrev: “Democracy Needs to be Fought for Every Day”
The Kremlin’s foreign policy post-2014 has constantly challenged the existing international order. Many experts believe that this foreign policy originates in Vladimir Putin’s anti-Western views. However, according to Russia’s former Foreign Minister, Andrei Kozyrev, the causes of Russian aggression are due to a consensus...
“Nobody Eats GDP”: Promoting Inclusive Growth in Nigeria
GDP growth is not enough. Growth must be felt in the lives of people! Nobody eats GDP.— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) January 25, 2018The statement highlights the importance of inclusivity and improved societal welfare alongside economic growth. Most times when an… …read more Source:: The Centre for Policy...
Meet the Militantly Pro-Israel Trump Official Directing the Economic War on Iran
Several US citizens have been questioned by the FBI and threatened with arrest for their participation in New Horizon, a public media conference held each year in Iran. The interrogations and threats are the result of orders apparently delivered by Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Sigal P. Mandelker, a militantly...
MPs seeking a delay to the Brexit deadline are avoiding a final decision
MPs seeking a delay to the Brexit deadline are avoiding a final decisionAppearing on BBC World News on 3 September, Open Europe’s David Shiels assesses the next steps for Brexit and the possibility of a general election in the UK.The post MPs seeking a delay to the Brexit deadline are avoiding a final decision appeared first on Open Europe....
The Budgetary Future of Migration and Development Policy in the European Union
In: IAI PapersThe Budgetary Future of Migration and Development Policy in the European UnionIssue: 19|15In June 2018, the European Commission released a number of proposals addressing aspects of the European Union’s upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework for the 2021–2027 period. From a migration-policy perspective, the proposals under...
Cyber Week in Review: August 16, 2019
Audio Snippets Subject to Human Review: Big tech companies are being scrutinized for …read more Source:: Council on Foreign...
Bahrain’s Perception Problem
After the kudos of hosting a major economic and peace conference last month, Bahrain, the principal base for U.S. and British naval forces coping with the Iranian threat, is now being criticized for executing Shia activists convicted of terrorist offenses. In June, the world’s attention was focused on Manama as leading officials gathered at...
