Stratfor article: Russia’s Strategy
Here is a must read article for those engaged in Russia and beyond.
STRATFOR: Russia’s Strategy
For Russia, the recreation of a union is a strategic necessity.
Dublin Institute of Technology Signs Agreement with Moscow Finance University
By Marie O’Flynn, DIT
Professor Eskindarov, Rektor of the Finance University under the government of the Russian Federation, Moscow will visit the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) College of Business on 18th April 2012 and sign an agreement with DIT. The agreement will endorse programme development, staff exchange, student exchange and collaborative research and is a very important step in Irish academic community making essential links with Russia. DIT has established a strong link with the Finance University , Moscow over the past few years. Academic papers were delivered in Moscow by Dr. James Hanly, Valentina Tarkovska and Dr Lucia Morales to various round tables and conferences. Joint webinars have been held which have included some 12 academics from both Institutions. Dr Joseph Coughlan and and Marie O’ Flynn have delivered lectures to the third year students of the B Sc in Finance.
An exciting initiative is being planned for September 2012 whereby Russian students will embark on an M Sc in International Banking and Finance which is currently being developed by both Institutions. Students will be entitled to a Dual award of M Sc and an opportunity will be given for Irish and Russian students to spend at least one Semester in the counter cities, Dublin and Moscow.
Professor Irina Yarigina, Finance University, Moscow, Marie O’ Flynn, Dublin Institute of Technology and Professor Irina Platonova, MGIMO at the Finance University, Moscow.
Dr. James Hanly, DIT presenting to the Round table in Finance Universtiy, Moscow
Valentina Tarkovska, Lecturer, DIT presenting to the Round Table, Finance University Moscow.
Moody’s Confirms Russia’s Rating and Notes Economic and Institutional Constraints
By Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev.
In its annual credit report on Russia, issued on February 29, Moody’s Investors Service confirmed Baa1 rating and stable outlook for Russian Government bonds, pointing that investment grade ratings for the country are supported by “high financial strength, but constrained …by the country’s moderate economic strength, its low institutional strength and its rising, albeit still low, susceptibility to event risk”. Read more…
Business in Practice: Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ireland and Russia
Effectiveness of Arbitration Clauses and Similarities in The Arbitral Process[1]
by Lev Gantly of Arthur Cox
Dispute Resolution has historically been and continues to be an issue of discomfort for Irish/Russian investors seeking to establish a presence or develop commercial relations in the Russian Federation or in the Republic of Ireland (jointly referred to as “Potential Investors”). Read more…
From Culture to Business Event Highlights
The 24th of February IRBA and Dublin City event attracted one hundred Irish businessmen, representatives of the Russian embassy and the press.
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Ivan Kush of ITAR-TASS news agency reported the following (translated and adapted by Vladimir Popov).
The Irish government is set to a positive dialogue with Russia in the economic sphere, Richard Bruton TD, Minister for enterprise, jobs and innovation, concluded at the event. “Irish-Russian relations are on the rise. In particular, the Irish services in high demand on the market. Many Irish companies have already achieved success in Russia in such areas as medicine, agriculture, construction, information technology, aviation”, said the Minister. He noted that the Irish-Russian relations have great potential. “One of the priority areas, in my opinion, is agriculture. Ireland is ready to deliver environmentally friendly products of excellent quality” he explained. “[Ireland] achieved certain results in the field of education: Irish institutions such as the Dublin Institute of Technology and Trinity College actively cooperate with Russian universities. I understand that many Russians do not even know of the existence of our country. In this regard, the Russian students who come here on exchange, become cultural ambassadors in the future and will develop our relations, particularly trade”. Read more…
Business Breakfast: From Culture to Business – A Take on the Development of Russian-Irish Trade
As part of the Dublin Festival of Russian Culture 2012, Dublin City Council and the IRBA are hosting a business breakfast briefing for business leaders, with keynote speaker Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
VENUE: The Alexander Hotel, Dublin 2
DATE: Friday, 24th February 2012. Breakfast served from 8.00 to 8.30. Talks 8.30 – 10.00.
REGISTRATION: Attendance by invitation only.
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