Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan: Impact on cross-border trade with Iran
In the wake of US and coalition forces’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban rapidly took back control of the country, which implies numerous changes. At first glance, the prospects of a Taliban-led government presented the Islamic Republic of Iran with an opportunity to expand its interests in the region. Despite the historically hostile relationship between […]
Russian Mobilization Along the Ukrainian Border
As of the time of writing over 90, 000 Russian troops have begun amassing along the Ukrainian border. The recently appointed Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has announced that their intelligence estimates assessed that a large scale Russian offensive could be launched as early as January 2021. The situation along the Ukrainian border has deteriorated […]
Can Turkey fill the power vacuum in Afghanistan?
As the Taliban rapidly seized control of Afghanistan this past August, global powers like the US and the UK pulled out of the country after nearly two decades, leaving behind them a power vacuum that different regional players have been vying to fill since. Among them, Turkey has emerged as a key mediator between the […]
Temporary Retail and Supply Chain Measures Become an Industry Standard
Updated: Nov 23, 2020
Cutting costs: maximizing results
With over 6 million infected persons worldwide, the Covid-19 pandemic has affected states, businesses, and individuals, while its aftermath will be equally extensive. In order to protect their citizens, states have introduced certain legal measures. On the one hand, businesses are being obliged to accommodate production capacities for personal protective equipment (PPE), while on the […]
