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The sanctions boomerang: Why trade bans backfire

Trade wars have been common throughout history, but they often have unintended consequences that undermine their intended goals. From Napoleon to the US and EU – none got it right. In 1806, the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte implemented one of the most significant trade blockades in European history, known as …

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Russia’s sphere of influence is growing

It’s not a pretty picture: Russia’s support is growing in the developing world Russia’s sphere of influence is growing as propaganda and diplomatic efforts gather momentum and Western powers fail to counter the Kremlin’s narratives, analysts suggest. A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit earlier this month indicated that net …

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Les nouvelles monnaies d’un futur monde multipolaire

« Le dollar c’est notre monnaie et votre problème. » (John Connelly, secrétaire d’État à l’Économie) « Quand tout est troublé, que l’avenir est imprévisible et inquiétant, la « relique barbare », moquée par lord Keynes, retrouve l’attrait qu’elle a toujours eu en période de dangers. L’or redevient l’ancre de …

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