Category: Ukraine-Russia War

Ukraine-Russia War

Russia and the global wheat market

On July 17, 2023, Russia announced that it would not renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative which had ensured the safe passage of food commodities from Ukrainian ports. What will be the impact on food prices and food security?

Ukraine-Russia War

On the reconstruction of Ukraine

Latest estimates of the reconstruction costs and suggestions of who should pay for them.

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Why have Russian sanctions failed

The sanctions regime imposed on Russia has led to only a small dent in its economy. Interesting commentary and research explaining why.

Ukraine-Russia War

On Europe’s energy crisis

New research and commentary on the impact of halted Russian gas supplies on EU and Germany.

Ukraine-Russia War

The Russia-Ukraine war and its impact on EU

Will this war speed up fiscal integration and reinforce a common identity? What are the three main macroeconomic challenges faced by the EU?

Ukraine-Russia War

The ruble’s wild ride

As soon as the Russia-Ukraine war started, the Bank of Russia implemented a slew of policies to stem the depreciation of the ruble.  Were they successful?

Ukraine-Russia War

The Ukrainian refugee challenge

Can the Ukrainian refugee influx represent an opportunity for the hosting countries? What does history shows.

Ukraine-Russia War

China and the Russia-Ukraine war

How China benefits from the ban of Russian banks from SWIFT, and will it become collateral damage to this war.

Ukraine-Russia War

On the new world order

Adam Posen, Dani Rodrik on the future of globalization, the dollar as a reserve currency and the emerging bipolar world.

Ukraine-Russia War

Russia’s short-term economic prospects

How detrimental will sanctions be? The effects of a possible Russian default.

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