Category: Russia

Russia Is Wooing Western Energy Companies, but Will They Return?

Industry experts say Western companies will need to weigh potential access to oil and gas riches against political risks and other hazards of doing business in Russia.

Biden Administration Adopts Rules to Guide A.I.’s Global Spread

New rules aim to keep advanced technology out of China and to ensure that cutting-edge artificial intelligence is developed by the United States and its allies.

Oil Prices Rise as Mideast Crisis Intensifies

The threat of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has created an “extraordinarily precarious” global situation, sowing alarm about the potential economic fallout.

U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television

The F.B.I. raided the homes of two prominent commentators on Russian state television channels as part of an effort to blunt attempts to influence November’s election.

Once a Sheriff’s Deputy in Florida, Now a Source of Disinformation From Russia

In 2016, Russia used an army of trolls to interfere in the U.S. presidential election. This year, an American given asylum in Moscow may be accomplishing much the same thing all by himself.

Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy

Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.

How China Is Profiting From Trade With Russia

The country’s trade with Russia this year has exceeded $200 billion, and makers of cars and trucks are the big winners.

The Debt Problem Is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It Is Broken

Economists offer alternatives to financial safeguards created when the U.S. was the pre-eminent superpower and climate change wasn’t on the agenda.