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Published in:ourEconomy: AnalysisAre we seeing the collapse of the dollar-dominated global economy?Financial shocks in recent years are forcing the global monetary architecture to change, say some economists
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Published in: Home: OpinionGlobalisation is leading to permanent war. Here’s what we should do insteadOPINION: Instead of peace through trade, we’re seeing increasing conflict. But states could still work together yet
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Published in: oDR: FeatureWhat’s next for the Azerbaijani blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh?An Azerbaijani journalist examines his government’s actions as the blockade of the disputed territory tightens
