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Anders Åslund

Anders Åslund

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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. Putin’s War Is Fueling Russian Stagflation
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    Putin’s War Is Fueling Russian Stagflation

    Jan 14, 2025 Anders Åslund thinks a weakening economy will soon become a serious constraint on Vladimir Putin’s war machine.

  2. The Battle Over Russia’s Central Bank Heats Up
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    The Battle Over Russia’s Central Bank Heats Up

    Nov 11, 2024 Anders Åslund highlights rising political tension over the country’s rapidly deteriorating economic conditions.

  3. Anders Åslund on the Trump threat, Ukrainian security, Putin's survival, and more
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    Anders Åslund on the Trump threat, Ukrainian security, Putin's survival, and more

    Nov 5, 2024 Anders Åslund considers what the US presidential election will mean for Ukraine, says that only a humiliating loss in the war could threaten Vladimir Putin’s position, urges the EU to take additional steps to ensure a rapid and successful Ukrainian accession, and more.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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    The Fight for Syria

    Shlomo Ben-Ami worries that Israel and Turkey, with their clashing ambitions, could undermine the country’s stability.
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    How to Counter Trump's Tariffs Productively?

    Shang-Jin Wei proposes steps that allies and rivals alike can take to mitigate the effects of American trade policies.
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    Weaponizing Data Against Democracy

    Jayati Ghosh explains why and how authoritarian leaders like Narendra Modi hide or manipulate official figures.
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    Alternatives to Trump’s Russia Appeasement

    Harold James explains how France and Britain can guarantee Ukraine’s security now that America has effectively surrendered.
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    Germany at a Crossroads

    Ulrike Malmendier, et al.

    Despite its ongoing economic stagnation and aging population, Germany’s outlook is far from hopeless. But to restore its growth momentum, it must embrace the realities of the twenty-first century, invest in high-potential emerging sectors, and adapt to an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.

    urge policymakers to pursue bold structural reforms, rather than clinging to an outdated growth model.
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    The Amazon’s Future Will Be Decided in 2025

    Carlos Nobre & Marielos Peña-Claros warn that the world's largest rainforest is reaching a tipping point, beyond which it will largely disappear.
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    The New Face of Protest

    Slavoj Žižek contrasts the pioneering mass student demonstrations in Serbia with widespread private resignation in China.
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    Reaping Asia’s Silver Demographic Dividend

    Lee Jong-Wha urges governments to develop integrated policies that encourage older adults to stay in the workforce.
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    Getting Green Investment Where It’s Needed Most

    Serge Ekué & Javier Díaz Fajardo propose a strategy to redirect all financial flows toward the climate transition.

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