Branko Milanovic: Why were the Balkans underdeveloped? A geographical hypothesis

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I fully expected that Trump would deliver on his vow to open the Gates of Hell on Iran. All the warning indicators were flashing red: i.e., Europeans were closing their embassies in Tehran and evacuating […]

Russia’s economic resilience is defying expectations, enabling the Kremlin to sustain its war efforts in Ukraine despite mounting challenges, and raising doubts about hopes for a swift resolution. Read HERE