There is nothing extreme about the Baltic states' hard-nosed view of Russia, says Latvia's foreign minister
By Invitation | What price peace? Illustration: Dan Williams
T HOSE OF US living around the Baltic Sea, more than any other European countries, have the most to gain from a friendly and stable Russia. We also have the most to lose if decision-makers are misled by the illusory prospect of détente with the Kremlin. This is no time for wishful thinking. Russia Opinion By Invitation
The lessons of the past are clear, argues the economic historian: in the long run, tariffs choke growth
It is time to think beyond regional success, says Yannis Stournaras
Investment in supporting democracy in its neighbourhood and beyond is not charity. It serves strategic interests
But the country must also modernise monetary policy, rewire banking and reconnect with global markets, argues Abdulkader Husrieh
One version of thought control is being replaced with another that is worse, argues Richard Hanania
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