Drones and driverless cars could help with Ukraine's humanitarian crisis
Apr 05, 2022 11:54 am UTC| Technology
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a serious humanitarian crisis. Of Ukraines 44 million people, almost one-quarter have been displaced. Around 3.7 million have escaped to neighbouring European countries, while...
Ukraine war: what game theory can tell us about how negotiations might go
Mar 27, 2022 14:25 pm UTC| Economy
A month into Russias invasion of Ukraine, we have found out that far from being restructured and modernised Russias military remains cumbersome and archaic and is reportedly struggling with low morale. Ukraines defence...
Could Vladimir Putin be ousted over his Ukraine invasion?
Mar 27, 2022 14:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine grinds on with no apparent solution through international diplomacy, some commentators are wondering if an end of the conflict could come from Vladimir Putins removal from power in...
Russia sanctions: new impetus for Chinese yuan to move up the reserve currency ladder?
Mar 23, 2022 10:15 am UTC| Economy
The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian forces has led to the most aggressive financial sanctions by Western countries against another country in modern history. Two financial sanctions stand out in particular. Firstly,...
Ukraine Recap: Putin's plans explained – at home and abroad
Mar 21, 2022 15:19 pm UTC| Politics
The image that I cant get out of my head this week is that of Marina Ovsyannikova, the brave Russian television producer, who risked a lengthy jail sentence when she burst into a live news bulletin going out on state-owned...
Ukraine: why China is not yet bailing out Russia
Mar 21, 2022 15:17 pm UTC| Politics
As Russias war in Ukraine continues, Chinas role has been thrown into sharp relief. Prior to the war, some commentators suggested that China would openly side with Russia or seek to act as a mediator so far Beijing...
Mar 21, 2022 15:13 pm UTC| Politics
Its impossible to predict how the crisis in Ukraine will progress, but the rupture in relations between Russia and the west is unlikely to heal any time soon. At the very least, trade between these two sides is going to be...
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