This year 2022, there were changes in Rincón de Laura Revenga, for example, this blog is now available in English, and another change, notes and shorter articles have been introduced explaining more timely issues in international current affairs. In this post, we want to make a list of the 5 most read and loved articles during this year.
Most read articles:
1- Ukraine, the eternal dispute: https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/ukraine-the-eternal-dispute
In this article, it provides an important retrospective and analysis to understand the economic, energy and political situation in Ukraine and its impact on Europe and the rest of the world, prior to the unjustified Russian invasion of Ukraine. Publication date: February 23, 2022- update November 2022.
2- Do sanctions against Russia work or not?: https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/do-sanctions-against-russia-work-or-not
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the announcement by the US, the EU, Japan, Taiwan and others to impose sanctions on Moscow in response, this article analyzes and explains how the sanctions are affecting Russia. To do so, first, an analysis of the Russian economy from 1991 to months prior to the invasion was made. Then, the impact of the sanctions and their repercussions in the medium and long term are explained. Publication date: April 2022- update November 2022.
3- Israel, the start-up nation?: https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/israel-the-start-up-nation
Israel has been embroiled in conflict since its independence in 1948. However, in this article, the economic transformation, especially in the field of technology, is analyzed to shed some light on a little-talked-about but important side of this state. Date of publication: October 12, 2022.
4- A new revolution in the heart of the revolution: https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/a-new-revolution-in-the-heart-of-the-revolution
After more than 100 days of protests, Iran continues to set the economic and energy agenda not only because of its nuclear program, but also because of the demonstrations following the death of Masha Amini and the growing internal discontent with the Islamic regime that has ruled Iran since 1979. This article explains the reasons for these protests in social and economic terms, and their impact beyond Tehran. Publication date: December 8, 2022.
5- Taiwán, the silicon shield under dispute: https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/taiwan-the-silicon-shield-under-dispute
In recent years, more players such as the US, Japan and, to a lesser extent, the EU, are moving in positions contrary to Beijing's interests and are moving closer economically and diplomatically to Taiwan. This article provides an analysis of how the economy of this state has changed over time and how it became a key player in the semiconductor industry. Publication date: November 2021, updated November 2022.
Most cherished articles:
1- Ukraine, the eternal dispute: https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/ukraine-the-eternal-dispute
In this article, it provides an important retrospective and analysis to understand the economic, energy and political situation in Ukraine and its impact on Europe and the rest of the world, prior to the unjustified Russian invasion of Ukraine. Publication date: February 23, 2022- update November 2022.
2- The Iranian nuclear issue: https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/the-iranian-nuclear-issue
Iran is one of the largest and richest states in minerals and natural resources and is located in a key point for trade and the energy sector. Since 1979, with the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, Tehran has prioritized the development of its nuclear program and has been subject to sanctions for the development of its nuclear program. In this article I analyze the economic evolution and the nuclear program, and its regional impact. Publication date: March 2022- update November 2022.
3- The scramble for the Eastern Mediterranean https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/the-scramble-for-the-eastern-mediterranean
Recently, the Eastern Mediterranean has gained prominence due to the tensions between Greece and Turkey. In this article, we analyze the impact and the increased energy and political relevance of this region, and its impact of the different actors involved and third parties. Publication date: October 2022.
4- Note: 20th Communist Party Congress in China https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/note-20th-communist-party-congress-in-china
China's economy is not going through its best moment due to the war in Ukraine, the increase in the price of raw materials and, above all, the Covid zero policy, together with internal malpractices. One of the most awaited events that will mark the future of Beijing has been the 20th Communist Party Congress. In this note, an analysis of the most important points and the keys that will mark China during the following years is made. Publication date: November 2022.
5- Note: NATO Summit in Madrid: https://www.elrincondelaurarevenga.net/en/post/note-nato-summit-in-madrid
In June 2022, Madrid hosted the NATO summit, where the most important lines and challenges of this organization were outlined. One of the most important points was the commitment of several states to reach the goal of spending 2% of GDP on defense, a commitment agreed at the Wales summit in 2014. In this article, several doubts about this event are cleared up and the main points of NATO are analyzed. Publication date: June 2022- updated October 12, 2022.
For the year 2023, we will continue to publish articles on economic and energy issues to further explore and understand international current affairs. Thank you very much for all your support.
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