Do sanctions actually work? And will they cause a Russian retreat from Ukraine?
The sanctions imposed upon Russia have been swift and harsh, but do such actions really work? And what impact have…
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Opinion: Foreign investors have helped Orban to destroy Hungary’s free press
Foreign investors have directly and indirectly helped Viktor Orban destroy press freedom in Hungary and win another election.
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Will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine see relations thawing between Venezuela and the US?
Venezuela has vast oil reserves. The US needs new oil sources after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Will this affect relations…
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Why are so many French companies staying in Russia?
French companies have been the least active in withdrawing from Russia. Large financial losses and weak ethics explain why.
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Why did Nato enlarge?
Vladimir Putin cites Nato’s eastward expansion over the past 30 years as the justification for the Ukraine invasion, but why…
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US and French companies lead list of those that have not withdrawn from Russia
While several hundred foreign businesses have withdrawn from Russia, 131 have not. Most of these are from Europe or the…
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Opinion: The UK may not be a superpower, but it is a master at exerting soft power
The UK may no longer have the 'hard' influence it once had over the world, but as a soft power…
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How recent investors in Russia have reacted to the invasion of Ukraine
Companies have been pulling out of Russia in their droves, but what of recent investors such as Pepsi, Enel, Deutsche…
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