1/5. My book is out this week, I think, both in the US ( & Europe (. It’s on the #Ukrainian #oligarchy as mode of #governance reproducing itself across crises via customary practices. Has been a key fetter on Ukraine's development.

@sashkovska Thanks, Oleksandra. Hope all is well with you & your work goes well.

2/2.

4/4 Sanctions and potential asset confiscation pose risks in Russia are ongoing; a much-deteriorated investment climate that will likely deter Western companies from returning quickly.

@BohdanaKurylo @ATRWibben @AndrewWNeal @KubikJan @UCLSSEES Huge congrats, Bohdana. I hope the viva was enjoyable in the end.

Russia demilitarises Belarus:

10/10. This has led to probably catastrophic closures of history & philosophy depts that distinguish European from US soc sci. Without them, you are left with eg with impoverished, one-size-fits-all economics as mere neo-classicism, or international PE as mere neo-mercantilism.

2/2. Centrally, we produce clearly written, nicely illustrated security analysis for orgs working across borders. Very friendly team working in Canary Wharf, London.