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Russia’s decoupling from West looks to be long-term

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RUSSIA

This is Russia’s drastic response to most developed states’ economic sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. It means a new geography of foreign trade that will not only…

TurkStream will need Russian gas discount deal

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TURKEY/RUSSIA

The Russo-Turkish intergovernmental TurkStream agreement.

Trucking travails highlight Brazil's vulnerabilities

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BRAZIL

Even in a country used to trucking strikes, the latest industrial action had a dramatic impact. As roadblocks profoundly disrupted supply chains across the economy, petrol…

Ultra-low China CPI alters domestic and world dynamics

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INT

This ultra-low inflation environment poses new challenges for China's development prospects. It underscores mounting structural problems and weakens the confidence of consumers…

India will find its diplomatic outreach constrained

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INDIA

In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made certain comments about cross-border terrorism and territorial integrity that were widely perceived as barbs directed at…

China will not rush Iran back to the nuclear deal

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IRAN/CHINA

Hopes of swift progress are low, as Iran has outlined a maximalist position including demands for impossible US guarantees that no future president will again renege on the Joint…

India’s ‘bad’ bank brings risks and opportunities

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INDIA

This ‘bad’ bank, an asset reconstruction company, will work in tandem with a debt resolution firm. It will be partially backed by government guarantees.

Likely policy changes will boost Israeli house prices

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ISRAEL

Expectations for the housing market in the coming year.

Turkey’s reliance on Russian energy could sway voters

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TURKEY

Any cut in gas supplies or spike in fuel prices would seriously affect Erdogan and his party at the polls, while failure to complete his flagship nuclear plant would be a serious…

More disputes are likely despite Belarus-Russia deal

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BELARUS/RUSSIA

A meeting between President Alexander Lukashenka and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in early April appeared to resolve multiple disputes and set their countries back on a…