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Iran nuclear deal would be game-changer for Azerbaijan

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AZERBAIJAN/IRAN

Following 'Adoption Day' on October 18, the final stage in Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers is 'Implementation Day', when the International Atomic Energy Agency verifies…

Prospects for Venezuela in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Venezuela in 2020.

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…

Smaller trade surplus will keep ruble low this year

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RUSSIA

Pronounced ruble depreciation this year attests to the efficacy of sanctions in disrupting Russia’s external trade. The weaker ruble has already provoked a spike in household…

Impact of war risks EU divisions in several areas

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EU

This has been manifested across a number of policy areas including sanctions, immigration and the export of arms. However, maintaining such unity will become more challenging as…

Prospects for Venezuela in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

The outlook for the government is positive. A thaw in relations with the United States and EU, plus sanctions relief, will bring economic benefits and social spending. The slow…

Foreign investment recovery may disappoint in Iran

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IRAN

Following the removal of sanctions last month, the government is looking to the return of foreign direct investment to kick-start an economic recovery. However, its ambitions to…

Iran deal's foreign investment impact would be limited

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IRAN

Indirect negotiations with the United States over a mutual return to the 2015 nuclear deal are facing delays while the transition team of President-elect Ibrahim Raisi moves into…

Foreign policy will further isolate Brazil's Bolsonaro

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BRAZIL

Coming days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the visit was criticised by the international community, especially the United States and NATO allies. Other foreign policy…

Diplomatic divisions will not ease Venezuela crisis

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VENEZUELA

Trump’s decision is a blow to Venezuelan opposition groups who are lobbying for the tightening of US sanctions on President Nicolas Maduro’s administration. Key opposition figures…