... the internal political situation in Belarus. For Russia, this means continuity in the leadership of the neighboring country, which can be perceived as a factor of stability in the short term. Lukashenko has traditionally balanced relations between the West and the East, but his political rhetoric and economic ties with Russia remain a priority. Following this latest re-election, we can expect an intensification of integration processes within the framework of the Union State. Economic Dependency and ...

... disaster: around 10 million refugees fled to India. The Indian government, headed by Indira Gandhi, decided to intervene, supporting the movement for the independence of Bangladesh. In December 1971, India and Pakistan entered open war on two fronts—west (the India-West Pakistan border) and east (East Pakistan). Indian troops, along with the forces of Bengali rebels (Mukti Bahini), quickly achieved success in the east, surrounding the Pakistani garrison. On December 16, 1971, the Pakistani army in ...

... funds into the federal budget by gradually zeroing out export duties in exchange for a proportional increase in MET. AIT became a sort of bargaining chip, introduced in 2019, offering oil companies the opportunity to reduce their tax burden for depleted West Siberian fields and new fields in East Siberia requiring substantial infrastructure investments. In turn, AIT allowed the Ministry of Finance to partially address the issue of growing MET benefits, which had made the Tax Code increasingly resemble ...

... reformist." Experts note that on foreign policy, he insists that Iran's foreign policy should be multivectoral and expresses confidence that Iran's fate and economy are linked to breaking free from isolation and establishing relations with the West. He supports the resumption of the nuclear deal. The expert noted that, de facto, Iran has already returned to the oil market, but in the coming years, its "return" could become official. "This concerns the resumption of the nuclear ...

... this project mean for Russia, Turkey, and the global energy market? Read more in our article. Turkey promises to establish a new gas trading center in Istanbul in 2025 together with Russia. This idea was initially proposed by Russia in 2022 amid the West's attempts to isolate the country. However, the situation has changed since then. What is the reason behind Ankara’s and, most importantly, Moscow’s interest in a new gas hub in Turkey? “By 2025, we will create a robust infrastructure in ...