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Articles by Jason Corcoran

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Putin’s Davos Reduced to Taliban, Nepo Babies and Pariah States

The St Petersburg International Economic Forum used to be a hub of global dealmaking. Now it is a glitzy playground wrapped in state propaganda.
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Armenia Is Breaking Up With Russia – And Putin Can’t Stop It

Armenia has learned the hard way that Moscow doesn't keep its promises. It is done waiting for a protector that never delivers.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

How Putin Turned Against Tech and 'Strangled' Russia's Silicon Dreams

Putin's obsession with control is killing Russia's chances for innovation as tech talent flees abroad and homegrown alternatives fail.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Trump-Putin Call Signals Risky Shift Toward Appeasement Through Trade

Russia is a huge market. But with Europe staying the course of sanctions, American countries looking to trade with Russia face enormous risks.
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How Trump’s Backfiring Trade War Could Crash Putin’s Economy

What Putin hoped would be an opportunity for sanctions relief and economic revival is now shaping up to be a deepening crisis.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Hedge Funds, Beware – Russia Is a Bad Investment

Western hedge funds should not expect fair treatment if they return to doing business in Russia after the war.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Reopening the Skies to Russian Flights Would Be a Mistake

The airline industry has reacted warmly to the prospect. But allowing direct flights from Russia to resume could undermine sanctions overnight.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Forget ESG – Western Firms Will Rush Back to Russia When War Ends

The lure of a market of 140 million people will be too much for many companies to resist, ignoring geopolitical and ethical considerations.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Russia’s New Year Holiday Turns Into a Countdown to Economic Crisis

Russians are scrambling to secure ingredients for classic holiday dishes as basic foodstuffs undergo double-digit price increases.
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Russia’s Economy Is Spoiling as Putin Struggles to Balance Guns and Butter

With skyrocketing prices for basic goods and record high inflation, Russia is feeling the strain of its over-cooked war economy.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Honeytrap Russian Spy Scandal Shows Ireland Is Europe’s Soft Underbelly

While Ireland speculates about which politician was seduced into working for a Russian spy, Dublin must reckon with their exposure to hybrid warfare.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Russia’s Violent 1990s Re-Erupted With Wildberries Shootout

In a scene straight out of a mobster's playbook, the chaos that once ruled the streets has returned to the Moscow boardroom.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Arrest of Iconic U.S. Investor Calvey Brings Back Browder Memories

The arrest of U.S. investor Michael Calvey in Moscow has sent shockwaves through the Russian business community.