Russia/CIS
China’s influence over Tajikistan will grow
China has slowly increased its influence over Tajikistan over the past decade
ChinaRisks remain as Baltic states enhance energy security
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are set to desynchronise their power grids from Russia
Baltic statesStable short-run food prices alleviate unrest risks
The World Food Price Index fell by the most in eighteen months in January
InternationalStorage will be key to 2025 renewable energy progress
Renewable energy deployment is gaining momentum, with much focus on supply chain expansion and storage solutions
InternationalGeorgia’s ruling party will weather political crisis
Protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party continue to disrupt the country
GeorgiaEconomics drives China’s fuel imports from Russia
Higher Chinese energy imports from Russia largely represent opportunistic buying rather than a geopolitical statement
ChinaRussia’s relations with Turkey will face challenges
The fall of the Assad government in Syria has generated tensions between Russia and Turkey
RussiaInvestor tariff reactions by nation are worth watching
In response to the US tariffs, the dollar has risen today and emerging economy stock markets and bitcoin have suffered
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