CIS

  • Mar 5, 2013
  • 11 min read

Prospects for Russia/CIS in the second quarter

Economic risks are becoming more pronounced in both Russia and Ukraine. As the Kremlin tightens...

CIS
  • Mar 1, 2013
  • 11 min read

Politics is moving to support global shale production

The United States has undergone a revolution in its energy market as a result of growing oil and...

International
  • Dec 6, 2012
  • 2 min read

Shortcomings dim Georgia's anti-corruption sheen

Georgia ranks 51st out of 176 countries surveyed for perceived levels of public sector corruption...

Georgia
  • Oct 26, 2012
  • 2 min read

Euro turmoil depresses outlook for eastern neighbours

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today released its regional...

CIS
  • Sep 7, 2012
  • 10 min read

Prospects for Russia and the CIS in the fourth quarter

Despite multiple channels of exposure to euro-area debt crises, the Russian authorities are doing...

CIS
  • Jun 29, 2012
  • 2 min read

US re-engagement prompts Uzbekistan to leave CSTO

The CSTO confirmed yesterday that Uzbekistan has suspended its participation in all of the...

Uzbekistan
  • Jun 7, 2012
  • 11 min read

Prospects for Russia and the CIS in the third quarter

President Vladimir Putin has solidified his status as Russia's paramount decisionmaker, and the...

CIS
  • Jun 6, 2012
  • 6 min read

Global natural gas trade grows as patterns change

While natural gas has always been more costly and difficult to transport than oil, there has been...

International