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Articles by Peter Kaznacheev

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A New Chapter in the Saudi-Russian Oil Alliance (Op-ed)

Geopolitics takes a backseat as Russia and Saudi Arabia push to increase oil production.
opinion Peter Kaznacheev

OPEC Production Cuts and the Illusive Power of Dealmaking

Why did members of the Russian Duma give Donald Trump a standing ovation? In economic terms, he epitomizes what Russia fears most: a stronger dollar and...
opinion Peter Kaznacheev

Should Russia Back OPEC's Oil Production Freeze, Despite Record High Output?

OPEC leaders are trying to pre-empt what would for many of them turn out to be a nightmare — another slump in crude prices.
opinion Peter Kaznacheev

Corruption Fatigue Turns the Tide in Petro-States, But Russia Defiant

One of the first decisions of Brazil's new interim cabinet was to create a Ministry of Transparency and Oversight and reopen an investigation of 31 engineering...
opinion Peter Kaznacheev

Russia's Oil 'Freeze' Proposal Is Nothing But Domestic PR

Over the last month the oil market has been torn between conflicting statements. Most recently, Qatar's government announced that it would host a meeting...
opinion Peter Kaznacheev

Sochi Olympics Boost Morale but Not Economy

Strong institutions, not Sochi, are the key to better economic efficiency and growth.
opinion Peter Kaznacheev

With Rosneft's Power Comes Responsibility

Rosneft is more responsible than ever before for maintaining oil production levels and filling state coffers.