Tag Archives: Russia

The Post-Crisis Global Economy: This Time, It’s Different

How have relations between economic powers changed since the financial crisis struck in 2008?

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Angela Merkel and German Foreign Policy

Are Germany’s recent foreign policy missteps evidence of a new neo-isolationist tendency?

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How Qaddafi Mastered the Globalization Game

What has enabled Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi to weather North Africa's tsunami of popular revolutions?

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The Hard Realities of the Need for More Oil

Why are oil prices going to stay high — and climb higher?

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A (Very) Brief History of Corruption

What trends in the prevalence of corruption has the world experienced in recent years?

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Will Central Asia Follow Egypt’s Example?

Will the chain reaction of protests crossing the Middle East now reach Central Asia?

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Egypt and the Global Oil Market: Geopolitics Is Back

Markets are extraordinarily bad at getting political risk right — and the Egypt crisis is no exception.

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The Seven Global Economic Spheres of 2020

What will the world’s economic landscape look like in 2020?

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The End of Corruption?

How will curbing corrupt practices spur economic growth in the developing world?

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Spanish Soccer Teams and Sovereign Wealth Funds

Are sponsorships of sports clubs beachheads for sovereign wealth funds’ investments in the West's national champions?

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