Abstract There are increasing reports about the formation of a new military alliance in the Middle East. This would be a significant development, if only because Israel would then also be represented in the group already referred to by the international press as “Arab NATO” (which does not yet exist). This initiative is a realContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/22. – Defense cooperation in the Middle East”
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Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/21. – The Legacy of Shinzo Abe
Abstract On July 8, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech in Nara. Abe was one of the most charismatic and controversial figures in Japanese politics. Although he stepped down as prime minister in 2020 for health reasons, he remained a dominant figure in Japanese politics. Japanese political life hasContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/21. – The Legacy of Shinzo Abe”
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/20. – Gradual improvement in Thailand’s economy
Abstract Thailand’s economy was one of the hardest hit during the Covid-19 pandemic. The economy shrank by 6.2% in 2020, while the average GDP growth rate of emerging and developing countries was -0.8% in the same year. Within the group of emerging and developing economies – which includes 30 countries – only Fiji, the Maldives,Continue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/20. – Gradual improvement in Thailand’s economy”
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/19. – Priorities for the New Uzbekistan Development Strategy 2022–2026
Abstract 28 January 2022 saw the adoption of the New Uzbekistan Development Strategy, setting a path for the development of the Uzbek economy for the next five years. The strategic document on economic development includes seven priority areas. The new development strategy aims to build on previously initiated reforms to catch up with middle-income countriesContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/19. – Priorities for the New Uzbekistan Development Strategy 2022–2026”
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/18. – China’s stance on the Arctic, in relation to the Russian-Ukrainian war
Abstract The war in Ukraine has also drawn attention to the geopolitical importance of the Arctic. In the past, international politics had largely ignored this northern region, and interstate conflicts were extremely rare. However, the Russian-Ukrainian war has had an impact on this region, and serious changes can be expected. China has made significant investmentsContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/18. – China’s stance on the Arctic, in relation to the Russian-Ukrainian war”
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/17. – Vietnam’s Economy in 2022: Strong Recovery After COVID-19, with Risks on the Horizon
Abstract As the third most populous country in the Southeast Asian region, the Vietnamese economy deserves attention for its international supply chains. Although the country successfully survived 2020 despite the emergence of COVID‑19, the epidemic led to a similar crisis in 2021 like in neighbouring countries, but a recovery occurred in the second half ofContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/17. – Vietnam’s Economy in 2022: Strong Recovery After COVID-19, with Risks on the Horizon “
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/16. – Saudi Arabia: Yuan instead of dollars?
Abstract China is the world’s largest importer of oil, which could decrease the global dominance of the dollar. It is no secret that Beijing intends to push back against the dominance of the U.S. dollar in a small way by promoting yuan-denominated oil deals. This is not the first time China has tried to buyContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/16. – Saudi Arabia: Yuan instead of dollars?”
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/15. – Healthy recovery: the economy of India between 2021 and 2023
Abstract The Indian economy recovered quickly after the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. Later, the IMF estimated GDP growth for the year 2021 at 8.5%, while rating agency Moody’s expected 7.9%. Since then, the numbers have shown a more positive trend, and Moody’s changed its forecast to 9.2 percent for the 2021–2022Continue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/15. – Healthy recovery: the economy of India between 2021 and 2023”
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/13. – Food crisis in the MENA region
Abstract This analysis focuses on the growing food security crisis in the Middle East and North Africa. The coronavirus epidemic has highlighted vulnerabilities in global supply chains, public health systems, and food and energy security. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is exacerbating these problems, increasing food insecurity and poverty around the world. In addition, WesternContinue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/13. – Food crisis in the MENA region”
Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/12. – Are rare earths the new oil?
Abstract Rare earth metals are the essential, irreplaceable materials powering most modern technology. Since 1985, China has systematically gained near complete control over the global supply chain. With the development of China’s economy over the decades, its leaders have sought to transform the country into a key player in strategically important industries. To this end,Continue reading “Eurasia Center Brief Analysis EC/2022/12. – Are rare earths the new oil?”