Foreign media and analysts are increasingly accepting that sanctions against Russia have failed to produce the results that were expected. But much depends on how we view the effectiveness of sanctions, and on how we determine the concept. There is a classical definition, which implies that it’s determined by the …
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The latest development in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is an indication of the growing imbalance in the existing system of international relations. This is characterized by the emergence of new wars, the resumption of long-standing confrontations with considerable human casualties, and the risk of further escalation. Claiming international leadership and the …
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In Russia, news of the European Commission’s clarifications on the import of sanctioned goods by our citizens has caused a stir. Now it appears that a notional Russian entering an EU country may lose more than just their car. They may also have confiscated their mobile phones, cameras, toilet paper, …
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The imposition of US sanctions against the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) is something of a paradox. The RSPP reflects the interests of businessmen and companies – ie. the locomotives of the capitalist economy. So, by definition, these are the very people who most believe in free markets. …
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The military conflict in Ukraine today is the central flashpoint in relations between Russia and the West, and largely sets the tone for security policy in the Euro-Atlantic region. It also has many global implications. In the ideological sphere, it is increasingly presented as a struggle between the liberal world …
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It’s now been over a month since a tsunami of Western sanctions hit Russia. Their unprecedented scale is a notable characteristic. All key industries are under attack. Russia’s reserve assets abroad have been frozen. Tough control measures have been imposed on exports, especially when it comes to technology and industrial …
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