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Iran's Migration Picture. Russia's Economic Slowdown. Chinese Fiscal-Nicotine State and May Chandavong
- Russia expands drone defenses near financial infrastructure as part of a broader anti-drone push amid Ukraine strikes.
- China’s tobacco monopoly remains a fiscal pillar as cigarette sales sustain government revenue amid slower growth.
- China sells 2.4 trillion cigarettes annually, nearly half the world’s total, underscoring policy leverage for Xi’s priorities.
- Iran’s migration picture is examined in context of regional movements and broader geopolitical shifts.
- Russia targets Kyiv and other cities with long-range strikes, prompting legislative moves on drone defense.
- Sotheby’s T. rex ‘Gus’ to fetch up to $30 million, signaling sustained demand in the fossil market.
- Fatema Mernissi’s scholarship highlighted as a foundational view on gender in Muslim societies.
- Mernissi’s ‘Beyond the Veil’ became a classic work on women in Muslim societies.
- The Chartbook newsletter blends culture with economics to reflect on policy directions.
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