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Annexation has not proceeded smoothly, despite talk of streamlined political and economic integration. Limited control of the four 'new regions', continuing warfare and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275497
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Russia's monograds (single-industry towns).
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206104
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Over the past two decades, Russia has reoriented its economic centre of gravity to Asia and China in particular. At first, trade growth was built around the sale of hydrocarbons…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284229
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However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285374
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Prospects for the Arctic in 2018-22.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB226352
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Except for Myanmar and Cambodia, which are subject to Western arms embargoes, the region is a buyer’s market. South Korea has become its largest supplier of arms. Meanwhile…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273432
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However, the June 14 local elections resulted overall in the pro-European parties winning 56.5%, with the pro-Russians securing 31.5%. The result will be a relief for the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB200329
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Russia has in recent years sought to increase its economic engagement with South-east Asia to circumvent Western sanctions and mitigate the risk of overdependence on China. Moscow…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267853
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South-east Asia provides the Kremlin opportunities to advance its ‘great power’ interests. Meanwhile, the region remains a key theatre for the United States and China to play out…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266082
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Putin's visits were conducted as inspections and he has handed many incumbent governors lists of residents' complaints. The regional elections will shed light on two trends likely…