Russia's Pivot To Asia: Issue 23

While the world has been focusing on the activities of US President Trump, Russia has been steaming ahead with a significant number of international developments spanning five continents and multiple countries, most of it under the radar. In addition to this, significant infrastructure and trade development progress is being made in Russia itself – it’s been a truly diverse week. Of special note is our 2025 Guide to North Africa, as well as Russia’s 2025 shipbuilding plans, renewed participation in the Arctic Council, China’s repositioning to access CIS markets, and a study of US trade with BRICS – circling back to Trump and his tariffs threats. We live in rapidly changing, geopolitical times, and we provide the clues as to where future markets are trending.