Emerging Insights

As the war in Ukraine persists, western multinational companies operating in Russia find themselves in an increasingly intricate and expensive business landscape. Despite promises to minimize their Russian exposure following the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many companies remain entangled in a web of sanctions, countermeasures, and legal battles. This analysis explores the challenges faced by these multinationals and the consequences of their continued presence i

Russia's robust oil trade, a significant source of revenue since Western sanctions, faces a critical juncture due to challenges...

In this research note, researcher Elijah Karshner explores the effects of American sanctions on Huawei’s financial and strategic position given the telecom giant’s close ties to Beijing, vulnerability to global technology supply chains, and dominant position in domestic Chinese markets. "Huawei is one of China’s most significant tech companies. It has ties to the Chinese government and plays a key role in high tech computing and infrastructure development, particularly in th