Category: 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?
On the reconstruction of Ukraine
Latest estimates of the reconstruction costs and suggestions of who should pay for them.
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.
On Europe’s energy crisis
New research and commentary on the impact of halted Russian gas supplies on EU and Germany.
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?
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?
The Ukrainian refugee challenge
Can the Ukrainian refugee influx represent an opportunity for the hosting countries? What does history shows.
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.
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.
Russia’s short-term economic prospects
How detrimental will sanctions be? The effects of a possible Russian default.