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Russia and the rest in the South Caucasus

Russia’s attempts at hegemony In the South Caucasus, like the snow-capped summits that dominate the landscape, Russia’s politics define the region. In a new detailed report by James Nixey, a Russian expert at Chatham House, Russia wields huge influence in the region through political and economic means. According to Nixey, the mix of “soft power” and “hard Read More…

Africa Nicholas Bishop

International Aid Frozen after Rwanda suspected of backing rebels in eastern DR Congo

After recent allegations that Rwanda has been backing rebels in eastern DRC, the Netherlands (€5million), the United Kingdom (€16million) and now Germany (€21million) have suspended some, or all of, their aid budgets to Rwanda.