... impacts on corporations. The perception of risk spawns behavioral responses, which in turn have secondary impacts on business, including stigmatization, loss of sales, regulatory constraints, litigation and investor flight
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This is relevant to Russia because Western perceptions of Russian business are predominantly concerned with risk. Whenever Russian business is discussed in Western media, the reportage is tinctured with fear and threat. Russian business is ascribed with notions of corruption,...
Badly in need of a partnership with Saudi Arabia, a key state in the Arab and Muslim world, Russia stands to gain from diversified cooperation in areas ranging from hydrocarbons to the Middle East and global security. The two states’ current relationship can hardly be called one of trusted partners, although this can be improved – ...
The dramatic slump in the Russia-Cuba economic ties in late 1990s was a severe test for Cuba's survival ability. Russia also suffered substantial losses, including reputational damage, as other Latin American countries grew suspicious of its reliability in conducting business....
Causes of Russian Business Failures
Lately, the failures of Russian companies in the Gulf states have most frequently been explained by political factors. At the same time, the activities of our business community in these countries are hindered by other problems,...
Doing Business in Iraq Today
Notwithstanding close ties with the US, Iraqi authorities have voiced interest in promoting trade and economic links with Russia. Regular high-level contacts may help Russian companies strengthen their positions in Iraq. The paper below discusses opportunities for Russian businesses in the Iraqi market as well as the challenges and problems they face today.
Bilateral Economic ...
