The old world is giving way to a new order. What key political-economic drivers of change are destined to shape our lives in the medium term? According to an adage that is popular in the financial community, economists are sufficiently competent to correctly predict ten out of five recessions.

Georgia has “strong arguments” against imposing restrictions on its neighbor, PM Kobakhidze said Georgia will continue to resist calls to impose sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Tuesday. Tbilisi previously declined to join Western countries in adopting restrictions on Moscow, citing domestic security concerns.

General Aleksandr Syrsky is the commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, but his stepson Ivan has endorsed Russia. The younger Syrsky was filmed wearing a “Z” t-shirt on Tuesday at the Russian consulate in Sydney.