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Russian exports to China will rise as investment lags

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RUSSIA/CHINA

Russia's deepening ties with China over the last four years reflect Moscow's isolation from the West. Despite Moscow's efforts, the pace of Chinese investment in Russia has been…

Russia erodes minority rights through education cuts

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RUSSIA

School provision for minority languages in Russia.

Belarus will propagate more anti-Western narratives

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BELARUS

A well-designed, powerful propaganda machine is being employed to manipulate public opinion and convince Belarusians that Russia is the sole protector of Belarus's imperilled…

Reforms seek long-term economic benefits in Uruguay

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URUGUAY

Uruguay’s pension system has various sub-systems by sector and profession, and the mounting deficit is making change increasingly critical. President Luis Lacalle Pou is aiming to…

Poland will be key in deterring Russian Baltic attack

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BALTIC/RUSSIA

Poland's key role in maintaining stability in the Baltic region.

Online sales give rare hope to hard-hit Russian retail

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RUSSIA

After a temporary surge in demand for food in March, monthly retail turnover fell sharply, driven primarily by low sales of durable goods in April-May. Smaller retailers were hit…

Greece's more competitive economy may turn to exports

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GREECE

Signs of resilience in the Greek economy.

Tension on China’s inland frontier may grow over time

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CHINA

Moscow is a key partner in opposing Western hegemony, but Pakistan is the closest thing China has to an ally and depends increasingly on Chinese support. Territorial and economic…

Young Russians are increasingly prepared to protest

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RUSSIA

Although Ustinov, 23, says he was not even part of the demonstration, his case became a cause celebre pointing to a gulf between the Kremlin and the people, particularly a younger…

Israeli debates on religion will have economic impacts

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ISRAEL

Debates over the role of religion in society, especially the privileges of the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) community, have emerged as a central theme ahead of September’s election.