Recent Posts

What Is US-Launched ‘Uniting For Ukraine’ Program? – Analysis

U.S. President Joe Biden recently announced the Uniting for Ukraine program, which aims to streamline the process for Ukrainians who have fled their country and are seeking safety in the United States. The new program, which took effect Monday, will complement existing legal pathways available to those fleeing Russian aggression …

Read More »

Africa Faces New Shock As War Raises Food And Fuel Costs – Analysis

The effects of the war in Ukraine leave policymakers with little room to maneuver. Sub-Saharan African countries find themselves facing another severe and exogenous shock. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a surge in food and fuel prices that threatens the region’s economic outlook. This latest setback could not have …

Read More »

For Abkhazia And South Ossetia Security With Russia Equals Economic Troubles – Analysis

Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine expands Moscow’s “separatist empire.” But it also puts tremendous pressure on Georgia’s occupied territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Prospects of economic development are bleak, while dependence on Moscow will only grow bringing Russian demands on sale of lands and infrastructure in Abkhazia. When a …

Read More »