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The hotline between Russia and the US in Syria: a fraught and fragile environment

On Sunday afternoon the US-led coalition fighting Isis blocked pro-Assad forces from entering the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)-held town of…

How will the Turkish economy benefit from Putin’s decision to lift the majority of sanctions on the country?

Russia has lifted a ban on imports of Turkish food, but will continue to limit imports of Turkish tomatoes to help its…

What will happen to the Fed’s balance sheet?; UNSC’s emergency meeting on Syria attack; Driverless shuttle arrives in London

These three things will have an impact on the wider world. 1. Questions on the Fed's balance sheet will be…