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The Global Value Shift: Adjusting the Institutional Framework

... in the area of cross-border movement of people, as well as international bodies that would also target such issues as cyber-security as well as ecological problems such as global warming. These international organizations just like the IMF and other ... ... risks at hand. Given the difficulties, including severe budget constraints, that are likely to be experienced by the global economy in the post-crisis setting in creating new international organizations, a significant part of the institutional adjustment ...

10.06.2020

Ambassador Anatoly Antonov's Open Letter

Ambassador Anatoly Antonov's Open Letter U.S. Department of State The United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons U.S. Department of State The United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons The U.S. authorities demand to release the American citizens jailed abroad ( https://www.state.gov/secretary-michael-r-pompeo-at-a-pres…/ ). They are promising to impose sanctions against “guilty governments”, should their compatriots die due to the coronavirus. Meanwhile...

08.05.2020

War, the Economy and Politics in Syria: Broken Links

... regime is reluctant or unable to develop a system of government that can mitigate corruption and crime and go from a military economy to normal trade and economic relations. According to prominent Syrian economists, the central government in Damascus is ... ... kickbacks in trade, transit, transport shipments and humanitarian convoys in favor of a chain consisting of privileged army units, security services, commercial mediators and related loyal big-time entrepreneurs, both those that are traditionally close to the ...

17.04.2020

BRICS FM Meeting in Brazil: Priorities Reloaded

... the agenda put forth by Brazil during its year of presidency in the BRICS might not seem too ambitious, there do appear to be important priorities accorded by the Brazilian side to issues of economic cooperation in the sphere of innovation and digital economy development. With important innovations of the past several years such as the BRICS+ and outreach exercises unlikely to be actively pursued this year, Brazil will likely seek to show more results in the economic and security areas to mark its contribution to developing and furthering the BRICS policy agenda. For India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar the upcoming meeting in Brazil Is set to be the first engagement with his BRICS counterparts since assuming ...

26.07.2019

European Union Impact on Central Asia: Political, Economic, Security and Social Spheres

... and Turkmenistan have experienced much less of an impact thus far; - The EU's economic impact has been the strongest in Kazakhstan and to some degree in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, while in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan it has been much weaker; - In the security sphere, the EU's impact has been the mostly pronounced in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, to a lesser extent in Kazakhstan, minor in Uzbekistan, and virtually non-existent in Turkmenistan; - The EU's social policy has had the clearest impact in Kazakhstan,...

01.03.2018

Mundial 2014: Brazil is More than Soccer

... further action, hinting at cyber-terror during the tournament. Hence, cybersecurity has become a priority alongside traditional security measures. The Israeli company Risco provided monitoring equipment and installed it at stadiums, charging Brazil USD 2 ... ... part of those who believe that national sovereignty must prevail. On the whole, hosting the World Cup is good for a national economy by attracting foreign capital, creating jobs, and stimulating consumer demand and tourism. Late 2013 forecasts indicated ...

25.06.2014

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  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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