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New Report: The Impact of the War on Europe’s Economic Recovery
The war in Ukraine risks upending Europe’s economic recovery. Higher energy prices and trade disruptions could destabilise EU firms already weakened by the pandemic.
Coventry University Academics Assemble Global Advisory Council to Support War-hit Ukraine’s Economic Recovery
Academics from Coventry University have helped build an advisory council of policy and economic experts from around the world that aims to support the recovery of Ukraine’s war-damaged economy.
Russia’s Ukrainian War, Playground Politics, Blame Shifting and Victim Mentality
Countries must come to terms with their national identity, history, and position in global affairs. This is remarkably like children as they develop into responsible adults and come to terms with their place in social hierarchies.
Elections: A Global Ranking Rates US Weakest Among Liberal Democracies
A disappointing slide for the US after an election blighted by disinformation. Aaron Burson/Unsplash Toby James, University of East Anglia and Holly Ann Garnett, Royal Military College of Canada Defending democracy has suddenly become one of the central challenges of our age. The land war in Ukraine is widely considered a front line between autocratic […]
Wales’ Unique Position to Protect Forced Migrant Sexual, Gender-based Violence Survivors
Wales is in a unique position to provide additional support for forced migrant sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) survivors, a new report has found. This timely report recommends steps Wales can take toward fulfilling its ambition to become a Nation of Sanctuary.
Putin’s Cognitive Bias, Energy Blackmail, and Erosion of Trust in Russian Commercial Contracts
Dmitry Peskov, President Putin’s press secretary, proclaimed in January that Russia has been a reliable energy supplier to Europe at difficult times and that the then discussions in the British media regarding the possibility of Moscow cutting supplies in response to sanctions were “fake hysteria”.
Faith Orgs & Faith Leaders to Congress: You Have a Moral Imperative to Reject Anti-Asylum Legislation
Washington, DC – 103 faith-based organizations and 215 faith leaders today sent a letter to Congress urging them to uphold U.S. asylum laws and strongly reject any anti-asylum measures.
The Macron Relief Rally Will be Short-lived Amid Backdrop of Uncertainty
Emmanuel Macron’s historic win in the French elections will be met by only a modest relief rally amid heightening geopolitical and economic issues, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organizations.
Putin’s Ignoble Ukrainian War and the Need to Maximise Sanctions Immediately
“It is increasingly impossible for any one country to stand to one side and claim neutrality as any such claim supports Putin’s on-going aggression against the Ukrainian people and this includes indirectly supporting war crimes.-John R. Bryson, Professor of Enterprise and Economic Geography, Birmingham Business School.