Tag "Vladimir Putin"
South Ossetia and Abkhazia face heightened political risk
Political unrest in Abkhazia and the looming potential of a national referendum in South Ossetia increase the risk outlook for the two breakaway republics. However, the regions are likely to
Axis of friendship reignited: Erdogan and Putin’s détente
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan’s new understanding with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will lead to political and economic possibilities.
Putin and Erdogan’s meeting signals revived economic ties
Decreased hostilities between Putin and Erdogan signals greater financial opportunity for investors.
The dangers of NATO’s power play
NATO faces increased Russian hostility across multiple fronts in Europe.
The Russian National Guard: Putin’s bodyguards or a modern security force?
Rather than a tool of political oppression, the National Guard could be a reform to assist Russian security institutions in response to new challenges.
EU policy towards Russia increases Euroscepticism
The EU policy toward Russia and Ukraine is increasing Euroscepticism within national electorates.
Russia’s parliamentary elections pose political risk
In 2016, the Russian political system could face its moment of truth.
Economic risk associated with new Russian National Guard
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent creation of a new National Guard reflects the administration’s concerns with multiple potential internal security threats. These threats are magnified by Russia’s continued economic downturn
BRICS bring little opportunity to India
While the BRICS were once lauded as a group of emerging economic prestige, recent economic problems within member states suggest that India can find better opportunity elsewhere. At a recent
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
