Posts From Marina Peunova
Economics
Europe
Putin emerges as a winner in the Panama Papers scandal
the Panama Papers revelations of corruption will not pose a significant threat to the stability of Putin’s regime but will worsen Russia-US relations and the country’s image in the West.
Economics
International
New Russia sanctions a further blow to efforts to end Syria conflict
The new U.S and EU sanctions against Russia that came into effect last month are part of the ongoing response to the Russian annexation of parts of Ukraine and its support
Politics
Sub-Saharan Africa
Russia’s push to Africa: Cooperation or competition?
As Russia continues its fight against Syrian elements, it has begun to engage more globally in the fight against terrorism, including Boko Haram. In the wake of the recent ISIS-led
Economics
Europe
Russia could suffer economic blowback from Syria intervention
Russia’s domestic economy risks a further blow from the ongoing military operation in Syria. Already damaged by low oil prices, capital flight, inflation and western sanctions, Russia’s domestic economy risks
