Western Europe
RUSSIA: Moscow aspires to invest in the West
Russia will continue to pursue its economic interests actively in the West under the leadership...
RussiaEASTERN EUROPE: EBRD faces challenging transition
The EBRD is increasingly orienting its activities towards the east and the south. Consequently,...
Eastern EuropeCEE: Labour market faces complex pressures
A shortage of qualified workers is threatening to restrain Slovakia's future GDP growth, Central...
INTERNATIONAL: Al-Qaida vulnerable in war of ideas
Al-Qaida's senior leadership recognises that it is engaged in a media battle for the hearts and...
InternationalRUSSIA: Labour force is becoming less docile
Disputes have erupted at three major employers in two weeks, at Swiss Nestle, French Leroy Merlin...
RussiaINTERNATIONAL: 'Ethnicity' undermines global stability
During the Cold War era, class and economic cleavages largely shaped political conflicts within...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: Agency problems wrack terrorist groups
Leaders of terrorist organisations have to delegate duties such as recruitment, planning attacks...
RUSSIA/EUROPE: OSCE will not observe March 2 vote
A Russian Foreign Ministry source expressed surprise yesterday that the Organisation for Security...
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