... national budget for defense needs—naturally, such a privileged role is justified by the existence of a powerful enemy. In India, the military, although under the control of civilian authorities, also has an interest in stable funding and defense industry contracts, which is easier to ensure with Pakistan perceived as a threat. Moreover, various extreme elements in society are interested in escalation. Pakistani jihadist groups and radical organizations enhance their weight when tensions with India are ...

... the provisions of the agreement, particularly concerning the lack of specific guarantees for security and the restoration of the country’s territorial integrity. It is expected that the Ukrainian side will propose revisions to certain terms of the contract to safeguard national interests. There is also the factor of territorial risks. Many key deposits of oil, gas, and rare earth metals are located in combat zones or temporarily occupied territories. This makes their extraction and exploitation ...

... investors, this presents a challenge that requires assessing political and economic risks. However, within this instability, there are opportunities, especially if Russia enhances cooperation with partners and offers competitive conditions for long-term contracts.” China’s circumvention schemes with Iranian oil not only demonstrate the complexities of the global oil market but also underscore the necessity for Russia to respond more flexibly to challenges and seek new growth opportunities while strengthening ...

... demand for flat-rolled products. Vagit Alekperov – +$1.2 billion , resulting in $26.5 billion; support came from high prices for Urals crude oil. Leonid Mikhelson – +$1.5 billion , nearly $24 billion; substantial growth was driven by long-term LNG contracts in Asia. 5. Factors Accelerating Wealth Growth 5.1 Capital Markets Russian indices ended the first half of the year in positive territory: the IMOEX gained over 12%, positively reflecting on the valuations of billionaires' public companies....

... What Measures Can Companies and Importers Take? Coffee companies and importers are already taking certain steps to mitigate the crisis's effects: diversification of supply sources, including African and Central American producers; signing long-term contracts on fixed terms; investments in sustainable production and transportation methods. How Can the Government Assist? In this situation, the government can implement support measures: lowering customs duties on coffee imports; subsidizing importers ...