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Russian household consumption is recovering slowly

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RUSSIA

This was the first acceleration after twelve consecutive declines and was driven by an 11% rise in the prices of services. The war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s consumers to…

Armenia's long-term growth will need sustained reform

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ARMENIA

The prospects for structural reform.

Inflation could rise again in Russia in 2023

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RUSSIA

Inflation has subsided owing to base effects. War, sanctions, geopolitical isolation and economic restructuring have already undermined population living standards, with poorer…

Russia will struggle to restructure ailing monotowns

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RUSSIA

Millions of Russians (close to 10% of the population) still live in depressed 'monotowns' – single-factory (or single-industry) towns built in the Soviet era. Many monotowns are…

Iranian anger at US pandemic sanctions may be enduring

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IRAN

Public health structures were developed and expanded over four decades of war and isolation, allowing them to mobilise effectively against COVID-19 despite the negative impacts of…

Venezuela’s crisis will jeopardise Caribbean stability

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CARIBBEAN

Caribbean dependence on Venezuela.

Ortega will see out his term in Nicaragua

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NICARAGUA

Nicaragua unrest.

US rhetoric masks absence of fresh North Korea policy

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NORTH KOREA/US

South Korea’s unification minister (MOU) warned on April 10 that any US strike on North Korea would put “the safety of the public” at risk. A day later, Seoul’s defence (MND) and…

South Sudan peace talks may fail to bridge reality gap

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SOUTH SUDAN

A ‘framework agreement’ reached between President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar in Khartoum on June 27 had been billed as a breakthrough in efforts to end South…