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By Rhod Mackenzie
The January release of the IMF's flagship quarterly forecast, the World Economic Outlook, was notable for the upward revaluation of forecasts for the economic dynamics of most of the major economies in the world. Global economic growth is now estimated at 3.1% in 2024, up from 2....
By Rhod Mackenzie
Cyprus has reported a significant exodus of large Russian companies from its jurisdiction. The number of such companies is already approaching double digits, and this is likely not the limit. Many of them are returning to Russia. The article raises questions about why the flight...
By Timofey Bordachev
Despite the deepening military-political crisis in relations between Russia and the West, and the uncertain future of Ukraine, Moscow cannot forget about its other neighbours in the former USSR, particularly Central Asia. This region is home to five independent republics that...
By Rhod Mackenzie
A ceremony was held in Egypt, on the Mediterranean coast, west of Alexandria, to pour concrete into the foundation of the fourth power unit of the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant. This project is another export venture of Rosatom, the leader of the global nuclear industry. The event...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The EU is allocating money to create a new transport corridor through Central Asia, bypassing Russia. The new route is their a competitor to the Chinese “One Belt, One Road” project. Brussels does not hide the fact that these plans are directed specifically against Russia. Will...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The dispute between Azerbaijan and the European Union structures is escalating. The Azerbaijani delegation has suspended work in PACE, and there have been leaks about Baku's intention to leave the Council of Europe. This situation is also linked to Russia's interests in the South...
