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Anders Åslund is the author of Russia’s Crony Capitalism: The Path from Market Economy to Kleptocracy (Yale University Press, 2019).

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  1. The Russian War Economy’s Days Are Numbered
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    The Russian War Economy’s Days Are Numbered

    Oct 1, 2024 Anders Åslund explains why – and when – the Kremlin will run out of the resources it needs to continue its war.

  2. Kamala Harris Must Correct US Ukraine Policy
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    Kamala Harris Must Correct US Ukraine Policy

    Aug 13, 2024 Anders Åslund outlines a more robust strategy for the presumptive Democratic nominee to adopt.

  3. A Unified Western Strategy for Ukraine
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    A Unified Western Strategy for Ukraine

    May 15, 2024 Anders Åslund proposes a maximalist approach to military aid to replace the current piecemeal injections of old weapons.

  4. Preparing for Ukraine’s Reconstruction
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    Preparing for Ukraine’s Reconstruction

    Jun 13, 2023 Anders Åslund urges global policymakers to use seized Russian assets to finance the country’s post-war recovery.

  5. Stealing Russia
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    Stealing Russia

    Feb 7, 2023 Anders Åslund shows how the war is redistributing massive wealth and resources to President Vladimir Putin and his cronies.

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    Is Capitalism Really the Cause of Global Inequality?

    Kenneth Rogoff thinks greater economic openness is key to tackling cross-country disparities and achieving sustainability.
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    The Key That Unlocks Cleantech Financing in Europe

    Craig Douglas urges EU leaders to borrow against future Emissions Trading System revenues to finance higher investment now.
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    Ukraine Needs Security Guarantees

    Ana Palacio views NATO as the only institution that can credibly safeguard the country’s sovereignty in the long term.
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    AI Is a Rare Bright Spot for Global Governance

    Ian Bremmer & Marietje Schaake

    A new Global Digital Compact rests on the insight that while AI can be a game-changing technology, managing its far-reaching potential requires a new global infrastructure and robust mechanisms to manage the risks. At a time when multilateralism is faltering, global cooperation remains possible.

     herald a new global compact that aims to manage the technology’s risks and unlock its potential.
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    What US Interest-Rate Cuts Mean for China

    Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng point out that the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing gives Chinese policymakers room to fight deflation.
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    Enjoy the Soft Landing

    J. Bradford DeLong marvels at the continued strength of the US economy following rapid monetary-policy tightening.
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    Policymakers’ Green-Tech Fantasy

    Daniel Gros refutes the widespread belief that renewables-related industries could form the foundation of a major economy.
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    Marietje Schaake on our tech overlords, antitrust, data protection, and more

    Marietje Schaake warns that Big Tech’s outsize influence threatens democracy, suggests what Western leaders can learn from Chinese technology governance, urges governments to use public procurement to influence the trajectory of digital technology, and more.
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    Capitalizing on the Weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah

    Dennis Ross

    The massive losses suffered by Hezbollah and Hamas – and the weakening of Iran’s so-called “axis of resistance” – needs to be seen in strategic terms. Put simply, it creates an opening to transform for the better not just Gaza and Lebanon but also much of the region.

     thinks Israel’s decimation of Iran’s proxies in Gaza and Lebanon must be viewed in strategic terms.

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