Economics

“Boris, you are mistaken …”. Some comments on trade between Russia and Turkey

Turkey’s political future is a matter of great interest for the rest of the world. And its 2023 general election has been the subject of much comment in many countries, not least Russia. A key reason for the international interest in the elections is the question of Turkey’s foreign policy course under its new government: […]

Government report claims pandemic as a precedent for ‘environmental’ policy

Lockdowns show behavioural restrictions are possible with the right messaging, a political disease we have yet to learn the extent of eugyppius: a plague chronicle | May 22, 2023 The Advisory Council on the Environment is a body of experts convened by the Federal Republic of Germany to advise the state on matters of environmental […]

Iraq unveils $17bn infrastructure project linking West Asia to Europe

The Cradle | May 27, 2023 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani on 27 May unveiled a $17 billion infrastructure project to link West Asia and Europe and make Iraq a regional transportation hub. Once finished, the “Route of Development” project would run the length of the nation, reaching 1,200 kilometers from Turkiye’s northern border […]

The EU has no leadership, only NGOs and think tanks telling it what to do, says Hungarian minister

MAGYAR HÍRLAP | May 26, 2023 No one has the courage and aptitude to lead Europe today, meaning there is no political leadership in the European Union, especially in the European Commission, said Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga at a Budapest conference on Thursday. “In the European Union today, it is non-governmental organizations (NGOs), foundations and think […]

Major oil producer fears ‘apocalyptic’ impact of Russia sanctions

RT | May 26, 2023 The stability of oil supplies from Kazakhstan to the global market relies on transit through Russia, the country’s ambassador to the US, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, has stated. He added that any disruption to flows caused by sanctions could trigger a dire scenario. “We proceed from the mutual interest of all parties, […]

Eurasian countries need own rating system – Putin

RT | May 25, 2023 The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) member states should establish a rating agency to provide adequate assessment tools for the region’s growing economic activity, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. The proposal was made during a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Moscow on Thursday. Currently, the market for […]

US military aid to Ukraine could be suspended due to debt ceiling – media

By Ahmed Adel | May 25, 2023 The Hill reported that US military funding to Ukraine could be suspended indefinitely due to proceedings in Washington over the public debt ceiling. Effectively, the public debt situation will force the US to reduce its financial support to Ukraine since it is no longer possible to expect as much support […]

Writings of the Elite! How the World Really Works – The BIS, EU, Rhodes & More (Half) – Jay Dyer

Tonight we return to the Raitu book on the history of the Milner Group and its intrigues with BSAC and the formation of the BIS, the EU and Churchill’s role. We will also look at some of the intelligence background to this time with the real spying at a higher level than field operations. Live […]