June, 2026
Russia’s place in the global economy: economic growth, scale, and the contours of economic policy
This paper offers possible answers to three fundamental questions: whether Russia needs economic growth as a strategic objective, what rate of growth is required to maintain its position in the world economy, and what kind of economic policy can make such growth achievable.
May, 2026
Development of Data Centers as a challenge for the energy sectors of BRICS+ countries
The research examines how ready the energy systems of BRICS+ countries are to handle the growing loads from data centers (DCs). It focuses on the development of artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and other technologies that require ever-increasing amounts of electricity: whether the energy infrastructure keeps pace with this growth and what challenges it creates for the countries in the alliance.
