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Ukraine conflict and Western Sanctions against Moscow: Analysis of Russian Efforts to Repatriate Frozen Assets in 2024
In 2024, Russia successfully recovered approximately 570 billion rubles ($6.3 billion) in assets previously frozen by Western nations because of the ongoing geopolitical conflict. Even with its successes, the substantial amount of Russia’s reserves frozen, primarily in the EU, remains a significant threat to its financial health.
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Islamic Banking in Russia: A SWOT Analysis
This report evaluates the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) surrounding Russia’s newly launched Islamic banking pilot programme. Started in September 2023, the programme seeks to assess the feasibility of Islamic financial services across Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Chechnya, and Dagestan.
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Geopolitical Forecasting: Learning from Waren Buffett’s Method
Delving into the realms of Finance and Economics, we probe the pragmatic utility of Warren Buffett’s methods applied to geopolitics. This strategic pivot reflects our commitment to incorporating diverse perspectives and methodologies into our analytical arsenal, ensuring a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of geopolitical dynamics.
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NATO Needs a Bank to Increase its Effectiveness
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) suffers from disproportionate financial burden-sharing., exacerbated by the fact the NATO has expanded its area of operations beyond the borders of NATO countries. A dedicated NATO bank could be the solution.