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1 – 10 of 16The trip was part of a wider Russian strategy to circumvent Western sanctions by strengthening political, economic and military ties with Asian countries. Vietnam is an old friend…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287977
ISSN: 2633-304X
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PAKISTAN/IRAN: Ties will face US-related pressures
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286633
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A glut of Ukrainian agricultural products has driven down prices in neighbouring countries, prompting several governments to impose unilateral import bans. Protests by Polish…
State intervention has helped the production and export of food products to soar to record levels, with markets in Asia and the Middle East replacing those of Europe. These…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286145
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The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286515
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The programme includes halting official military aid to Ukraine, as incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico promised during the election campaign. Recent elections in Central Europe…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283519
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The economy has been unexpectedly resilient under comprehensive economic sanctions imposed by the West. Russia could only provide limited support as its economy had to adjust to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280552
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Whether or not the record claims are accurate, Russian agriculture proved resilient last year despite higher fuel costs and sanctions-related obstacles to farm machinery…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275656
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State-supported substitution of banned Western foodstuffs has boosted agriculture, which in 2016 enjoyed its most successful year in the post-Soviet period. Both the wheat harvest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220634
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Russian import substitution for machinery and equipment.