Publication

The edition of the RAD focuses on Russia’s economy. First, Peter Rutland posits that Russia is an ailing petrostate, with the country facing three sources of instability: shifts in international energy markets, climate change and growing domestic tensions. Rutland suggests Russia’s economic circumstances may ultimately lead to a new political model. Secondly, Stephen K. Wegren assesses the effects and consequences of Russia’s food embargo against Western nations, which essentially shut off access to the Russian food market. Wegren particularly focuses on the effects on Russian domestic food producers, food exporters, and consumers.