How global trade geography is shifting after the start of the war in Ukraine: why the Middle Corridor has become a battleground between Turkey, China, the EU and Russia.
The attack, targeting Bybit, has sent shockwaves through the sector and raised serious concerns about security vulnerabilities in digital asset storage.
Crony capitalism refers to a system where economic success hinges on personal connections to political figures.
Trump’s trade war has pushed Moscow, New Delhi, and Beijing into a tactical rapprochement. Yet beneath the outward unity lies an old, deep-seated mistrust.
The administration of President Donald Trump is trying to jump-start the stalled peacea process in the war in Ukraine—and a key role in that effort has been assigned to Marco Rubio.
The Kremlin has been keen to promote a narrative of easing inflation and even deflation. Yet behind the official numbers, a different reality emerges—one of steadily rising prices, shrinking purchasing power, and growing public anxiety.
Russia’s economy — reshaped by Vladimir Putin over the past two and a half years to serve the needs of war — is now facing perhaps its most serious crisis since the collapse of the USSR.
President Trump gave Putin 50 days. That window began in mid-July and is set to expire around September 1. On September 3, Beijing will host a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
At present, experts see no reason for the Kremlin leader to end the war, despite the high costs and heavy losses.
According to official data, Russia’s GDP growth slowed to 1.4% in the first quarter of 2025 — the lowest figure since mid-2023.
Chinese projects are not just promises — they’re changing lives on the ground by providing electricity, jobs, and a glimpse of stability.
It raised a key question: Was this a demonstration of strength to deter an adversary, or a calculated domestic maneuver to rally the base and consolidate power?
The victory of the 33-year-old socialist is not merely a local sensation — it is an indicator of deeper political and socio-cultural transformations.
