trade Archives - Transitions

Russia, Ukraine

New U.S. Sanctions Law Can Squeeze Russia – With Help

by Valerii Kravets 01 Oct 202601 Oct 2026

The Graham Act protects U.S. sanctions from White House meddling, but Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil may still be the stronger bargaining chip.

Putin’s Diplomacy Blitz Across the Global South

by Alexey D. Muraviev 21 Sep 202621 Sep 2026

Business, Central Asia

After the Backlash: China’s New Bargain with Central Asia

by Edward Lemon and Bradley Jardine 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026

Kyrgyzstan, Trade

Kyrgyzstan’s Dordoi Bazaar: A World Made From Shipping Containers

by Claudia Egghart 14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026

Russia, Ukraine

In Ukraine, Stalemate Favors China

by Greg Bruno 02 Jul 202617 Sep 2026

Armenia, International politics

What Armenia Can Learn from Georgia’s Messy Divorce with Russia

by Helena Bedwell 01 Jul 202601 Jul 2026

Commentary, Eastern Europe & Russia, Moldova

Transnistria: Pain-Free Reintegration?

by Laurentiu Plesca and Will Kingston-Cox 09 Mar 202609 Mar 2026

Business, Russia

Russian Wheat for Chinese Cars?

by Reuters 15 Sep 202516 Sep 2025

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, International politics, Politics, Regions

Iranian‑Israeli Conflict Highlights Armenia’s Difficult Geopolitical Position

by Seamus Duffy 26 Jun 202526 Jun 2025

Czechia, Ukraine

Inside a Secretive Ukrainian Arms Scheme

by Ondrej Kundra 23 Jul 202426 Sep 2024