Russia/CIS
Antitrust probe is a key risk for Apple’s AI ambition
Apple has announced 'Apple Intelligence' as its response to the artificial intelligence boom
InternationalRussia will cooperate more with Afghan Taliban
Moscow is among the players engaging substantially with the emirate
AfghanistanUS defence reliance on imported key minerals is a risk
The US arms sector relies on importing strategic materials, and the plans to ease this will take years to take effect
InternationalUkraine peace summit reveals global differences
The summit was a significant initiative, but was hampered by the absence of many countries, most notably Russia
UkraineAustrian economic links to Russia will persist
Austria’s ties with Russia have remained strong despite Western pressure to break them over the war in Ukraine
AustriaGeorgia will increasingly shift towards Eurasia
The passage of controversial NGO legislation has caused tensions within Georgia and with Western states
GeorgiaSocio-economic cost of internet shutdowns is rising
The number of internet shutdowns reached a record-high last year; 2024 appears to be on track for a similar rate
InternationalLabour shortages will dampen economic growth in Russia
Faster-than-expected growth driven by wartime spending has stretched Russia’s shrinking labour market
Russia
