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1. It’s Not Too Late for Rojava

Author:
Edward Hunt
Publication Date:
09-2019
Content Type:
Commentary and Analysis
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
As Turkey continues its devastating military assault on Rojava, the Kurdish-led region of northeastern Syria, officials in Washington are facing a critical decision: allow Turkey to prevail in its campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Kurds or take action to protect them. The Turkish invasion, which began on October 9, has been devastating for Rojava. According to the United Nations, nearly 180,000 people, including 80,000 children, have been displaced. At the start of the attack, Turkish officials announced that Turkish-led forces had killed more than 200 Kurdish militants. About a week later, Kurdish officials said that more than 200 civilians had been killed.
Topic:
International Security and International Affairs
Political Geography:
Turkey

2. The NBA’s China Fiasco Shows What Businesses Really Value

Author:
Brian Wakamo
Publication Date:
09-2019
Content Type:
Commentary and Analysis
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
Companies willingly censor or condemn free speech to retain market share in authoritarian countries. Just ask Daryl Morey
Topic:
International Political Economy and International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

3. Geopolitics, Sanctions, and Russian Sovereign Debt Since the Annexation of Crimea

Author:
Max Hess
Publication Date:
06-2019
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
This report illustrates how the Russian Federation’s sovereign debt, particularly foreign currency bonds, have become an arena for interstate competition in the aftermath of Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. Sanctions, both real and threatened, on Russia’s government, state-owned enterprises
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

4. Anatomy of a Muddle: U.S. Sanctions against Rusal and Oleg Deripaska

Author:
William Spiegelberger
Publication Date:
06-2019
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
Are U.S. sanctions on Russia working? Does Russia use its energy resources as a tool to coerce European countries? Any assessment of Russian foreign policy and the Kremlin’s relations with the United States depends on a clear-eyed understanding of Russian political economy. FPRI’s Eurasia Program features credible, expert analysis on key themes in Russian political economy. The Russia Political Economy Project will publish papers and host events in Washington, New York, and other cities on the subject. The Project also includes FPRI’S BMB Russia which provides a daily round-up of the major news items related to Russian politics and economics
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

5. Under Pressure: Russian Energy Cooperation with Japan and South Korea since Western Sanctions

Author:
Maria Shagina
Publication Date:
06-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
This report will examine Russian-Japanese and Russian-South Korean energy cooperation. Neither Japan nor the Republic of Korea imposed energy sanctions on the Russian Federation, and both U.S. allies continue to expand their energy deals despite Western sanctions
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

6. Russia in Venezuela: Geopolitical Boon or Economic Misadventure?

Author:
Max Hess
Publication Date:
06-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
In December 2018, the Russian Federation sent two Tupolov-160 supersonic bombers around the world to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. On January 23, 2019, the U.S. and a series of Latin American countries recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

7. China’s Black Sea Ambitions

Author:
Yevgen Sautin
Publication Date:
05-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
The People’s Republic of China is actively engaging Black Sea littoral states through various initiatives to open new markets for Chinese goods, facilitate the acquisition of valuable or strategic local industries, and offer loans for large development projects
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

8. The Sources of Post-Soviet Conduct

Author:
William Spiegelberger
Publication Date:
01-2019
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
The Russian Federation’s recently provocative foreign policy results in part from structural weakness in the Russian domestic regime, a quasi-feudal system that requires certain actions abroad to maintain itself in power at home.
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

9. Rebuilding Iraq’s Public Works Infrastructure Following the Defeat of ISIS

Author:
Frank R. Gunter
Publication Date:
12-2018
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
This report studies the challenges of rebuilding Iraq’s public works infrastructure following the “perfect storm” of the ISIS insurgency and low oil prices. The major challenge is that the Government of Iraq’s estimate of $88 billion severely understates total
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus

10. The Resiliency of Turkey-Russia Relations

Author:
Selim Koru
Publication Date:
06-2018
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Abstract:
The Republic of Turkey and the Russian Federation are at odds over multiple issues, not least the Syrian Civil War, where they back warring proxies. Yet the two countries have bounced back from crises and are quickly deepening
Topic:
International Affairs
Political Geography:
Global Focus