Author: Kirill Muradov, HSE

With the conclusion of the APEC meetings in Honolulu in November, another yearly cycle is about to draw to a close.

Soon all eyes will turn to Russia as the next host, with the 2012 summit scheduled for early September in Vladivostok. Leading APEC will be Russia’s most significant multilateral undertaking since hosting the G8 in 2006. Observers are curious to see what a Russian agenda will entail and what goals will be set for APEC in 2012. Adding to this significance, APEC is the first — and only — major Asia Pacific forum where Russia can hold the chair. Read more…

Author: Kirill Muradov, HSE

Although Russia has intensified its efforts to join the WTO by the end of 2011, membership remains elusive.

This may have direct implications for Russia’s timid free trade undertakings in the Asia Pacific and elsewhere. Read more…