The analysis of protecting cultural heritage in armed conflicts. Case of the Russian-Ukraine War by Kudzai Cathrine BINGISAI

“…The study argues that at the expense of Russia's geopolitical interests, the destruction of cultural heritage is a global protection crisis. …”
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An Introduction and Critical Assessment of Smart City Developments by László Gere

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Exploring volatility transmission in Capesize freight contracts: Insights from energy and commodity markets. by Jackson Jinhong Mi, Shek Ahmed, Yanhui Chen

“…These findings offer valuable insights for stakeholders seeking to manage risks amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainties.…”
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Development of world oil refining in the context of the coronavirus pandemic by A. P. Solomonov

“…Despite the recovery of the global economy after the pandemic, nevertheless, the risks of an intensification of the geopolitical conflict have led to an unprecedentedly difficult situation in the energy markets. …”
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Beyond nationalism? The inter-war period and some features of the complex transformation of southeastern Europe by Basciani Alberto

“…In Southeastern Europe, the end of the First World War marked a profound geopolitical transformation and the start of an important and conflicting process of modernisation of the economic, social and political structures of the countries in the region. …”
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LEGAL REGULATION OF STATE SUPPORT MEASURES FOR RUSSIAN BANKS AT THE PRESENT STAGE by Lyudmila G. Pushkina

“…Special attention is paid to the measures taken in 2022 in connection with the changing geopolitical situation and the imposition of sanctions. …”
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Reimagining the New World Order Post-Covid-19 by Maqsood Hussain

“…It is further argued that changed geopolitical order will see a significant rise of China and the relative decline of the USA which will have far-reaching implications for the multilateral institutions and regimes, one of the special areas of focus of this paper. …”
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Analysis of the impact of domestic politics in Georgia on its relations with the EU by Albert K. Dudaiti

“…The scientific significance of the article lies in critically rethinking the impact of geopolitical factors and domestic reforms, which, despite their declarative nature, often face institutional and societal barriers. …”
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RELIGIOUS EXPANSION OF TURKEY IN TATARSTAN IN THE POST-SOVIET PERIOD by R. R. Suleymanov

“…Turkey considers Tatarstan a sphere of its geopolitical interests in the framework of pan-Turkism concepts. …”
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Study on the evolving role of the People’s Republic of China in resolving the conflict in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan by F. F. Sharipov, М. A. Dyakonova

“…The research done by the authors over the last six months has developed rapidly in recent weeks and even days, indicating that geopolitical turbulence is developing in recent times.The article classifies the full range of the People’s Republic of China interests in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and identifies the factors that influence the formation of China’s system of interests in Afghanistan, including factors in the international environment. …”
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Changing relationships between armaments production and exports and state defense expenditures by D. A. Repnikov

“…The present study is relevant, because in different countries of the world in recent years there have been ambiguous dynamics among armaments and military equipment production and exports and changes in state defense expenditures. Modern geopolitical conflicts distort the existing picture of interrelations between the above parameters, and the article assesses their changes. …”
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The Metropolises of the Islamic World in the Process of Globalization and the Global City Comparative Study: Tehran and Istanbul by mohsen abedidorcheh

“…This can be attributed to factors such as geopolitical location, an open economic environment, and other indicators. …”
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National interests in Russia’s foreign policy by V. P. Nazarov

“…Through analysis of strategic policy documents, the author discerns instances where policy objectives are conflated with the national interests, diverging from their realization.Given Russia's distinctive geopolitical position and security challenges, the author defines the paramount Russia's national interest – establishing a secure periphery characterized by cooperative relationships with neighboring states and ensuring unimpeded access to global maritime routes.…”
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BORDER SECURITY AND TRANSNATIONAL THREATS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA-NIGER BORDER DYNAMICS by MUHAMMAD SHEHU, ABDURASHID DALHA

“…This analysis also aims to clarify the complex and multidimensional nature of these challenges, by exploring the underlying factors and evaluating their significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of the communities residing in the borderlands.In doing this, the similarities and distinctions in the security dynamics of both nations, taking into account the geopolitical, cultural, and economic factors that exert influence upon these dynamics will be explored. …”
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Russia in the system of functioning models of the modern world market for arms and military equipment by D. A. Repnikov

“…In   the context of   modern geopolitical conflicts, which have led to  complications in   the international trade and investment cooperation between countries, there are serious changes in  the positions of   states in  the global export of  arms and military equipment (hereinafter referred to   as AME). …”
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The Islamic State" in the Context of Political Changes in the Middle East by A. A. Kuznetsov

“…Author realizes in this article: research of the genesis and causes of appearance of the movement "Islamic State"; analysis of the sociopolitical and geopolitical situation of the Iraqi Sunni community after the American invasion of 2003; bringing to the light factors of the high scale propagation of the Islamic extremism in Syria and Iraq; research of the military and political potential of the "Islamic State" and factors which could impede its expansion. …”
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Imagining alternative futures through the lens of food in the Afghan and Tajik Pamir mountains by Frederik J.W. Van Oudenhoven, L. Jamila Haider

“…Development efforts in the Pamirs are hampered by i) real and imagined agro-ecological limits, ii) terrific geopolitical, institutional and social challenges, and related to both, iii) a strong lack of imagination. …”
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Greening Business through Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services by Godfrey, Barigye, Siraje, Kaaya

“…With most citizens getting exposed to the stark geopolitical and cross-cultural imbalances, actors have emerged on the scene seeking local knowledge and technical skills of environmental care. …”
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South Africa Sues International Court Over Israel's Palestinian Genocide under International Law by M. Fabian Akbar, Manuel Beltrán Genovés

“…This article examines the legal and geopolitical implications of South Africa's unprecedented lawsuit against Israel for genocide in Gaza, brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). …”
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Regional planning - traditional vs contemporary concepts: The case study of Vancouver region by Vukičević Siniša, Živanović Zora, Tošić Branka

“…Nowadays, regional planning is going through significant methodological changes as a reflection of overall changes in the planning doctrine, new geopolitical circumstances, and the effect of the "acceleration" of time. …”
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