scholarly journals ALGERIA: IS THERE A WIND OF CHANGE AFTER THE ELECTIONS OF 2017 AND THE REVOLUTION OF 2019?

2019 ◽  
pp. 4-14
Author(s):  
P. M. Ignatiev
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Military Rule ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Party Leaders ◽  
National Liberation Front ◽  
International Prices ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Government ◽  
State Subsidies ◽  
The Military

The top oil and gas producer Algeria with a huge land area is of strategic importance for Europe because of the proximity to this continent. However, this country remains frozen in time with undeveloped oil-dependant economy, considerable state subsidies and omnipresent security apparatus. Being surrounded by unstable Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, and by regional adversary Morocco, Algeria has no choice but to devote considerable funds to defense purposes. It is important to state that such budget allocations were acceptable when international prices of crude oil were substantial. Now, in order to fulfill various social obligations, the government has to use extensively forex reserves. The former President Abdulaziz Bouteflika had been ill since 2012 and the country was clandestinely ruled by the alliance of his brother Said, Bouteflika, party leaders of National Liberation Front and the military brass. Today after the People’s revolution of 2019 they have to make a choice – to continue with the current policy of de-facto military rule and face another revolution or slowly liberalize from the top. The author makes an attempt to analyze how Algeria is trying to cope with the most recent challenges without major reforms. Key words: Algeria, Morocco, the Russian Federation, China, subsidies, oil and gas, military spending, pipeline, reforms.

scholarly journals The concept of a digital transformation of a traditional university to a “digital university”

E-Management ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Kuzina
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Progressive Development ◽  
Digital Development ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Development Communications ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Military

One of the priorities of the government program “Digital economy of the Russian Federation” is the progressive development of the existing education system, which should provide the economy with competent personnel. In addition, this document declares the need to create a system of motivation for the development of the necessary competencies and participation of personnel in the development of the digital economy of Russia. All this requires the transformation of the classical educational system, which ultimately implies the creation of a “digital university”.According to the concept, proposed by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives together with Skolkovo University, the “digital university” will allow us to change the form and content of education in accordance with the requirements for new digital economy personnel. At the same time, the main emphasis should be placed on the individual trajectory of education, that is, collecting information not only according to the teacher’s assessment, but also collecting information in the student’s online course (what subjects the student was interested in, how he passed the intermediate tests, etc.). In addition, you need to create a specific set of services at the university. They should work in a similar way to the super services that are already being created in the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation for receiving public services online. So, the student will be able to get help and get registered in the military enlistment office in a single window mode, without having to go to the offices. In addition, changes are needed related to the content of education. So, along with the already developing segment of mass online courses, courses using AR and VR and virtual simulators should be introduced in universities. With the help of modern technologies, students will be able to learn the profession more effectively in practice.The article attempts to generalize the minimum set of necessary transformations of a classical university into a “digital” one and present their description.

LEGAL MECHANISMS FOR STIMULATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viacheslav Olegovich Mosalygin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Significant Part ◽  
Tax Revenues ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
Oil And Natural Gas ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Government ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

For more than 15 years, a significant part of the budget revenues of the Russian Federation have been tax revenues from the sale of hydrocarbons, in particular oil and natural gas. Despite the desire of our government to minimize its dependence on oil and gas revenues, the government continues to implement measures to encourage both small and large companies by providing some tax-related benefits, thereby encouraging the fields to further develop and expand.

Anti-Indian factions in Bangladeshi Politics (1971 – 2014): A Brief Survey

Ensemble ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Soham DasGupta ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Active Role ◽  
The State ◽  
The Political ◽  
Military Rule ◽  
Coup D'etat ◽  
Water Sharing ◽  
Popular Support ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Military

India played an active role in the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. The relation between the two countries remained cordial in the initial years but it soon soured with the coup d’etat of 1975. This also marked the rise of the anti-Indian elements in the Bangladeshi politics. This article makes a brief survey of anti- Indian elements that has remained a part and parcel of the political fabric of Bangladesh since 1971. It also looks into the ways in which the anti-India stance has been instrumental in garnering popular support to hold on to political power. The article begins with the background of the creation of Bangladesh and India’s active role in it which was followed by the friendship treaty signed between the two countries. Then it moves to the changing scenario following the coup d’état of 1975 which marked the visible changes within the polity of Bangladesh. The nature of nationalism underwent change moving from secularism to a religious character which found expression in the policies of the state. The military rule most often found it convenient to use the anti-Indian stance in order to please the fundamentalist elements of the country in its bid to garner popular support. The issues of water sharing, refugees and issues of fomenting possible insurgency with active support of India were highlighted. Even after the restoration of democracy, the anti-Indian factions remained active in opposing the government of Sheikh Hasina’s foreign policy with regard to India. Radical religious factions, who had throughout opposed the liberation war, still play a major role in fanning the anti-Indian sentiments in Bangladeshi politics.

Military Rule in South Korea Revisited: Different Survival Strategies and Different Pathways

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-429
Author(s):  
Bon Sang Koo
Keyword(s):  
Financial Liberalization ◽  
Authoritarian Regimes ◽  
Survival Strategies ◽  
Military Rule ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Military Leaders ◽  
Legislative Branch ◽  
Economic Elites ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Military

This paper revisits the military rule in Korea by paying attention, like Korean specialists, to the disconnection in dictatorship but like comparativists, using the tools in comparative studies of modern authoritarian regimes. This paper argues that the differences in the military leaders’ orientations (personalist vs. party-based type) and survival strategies to deal with potential threat sources (key insiders, political opponents, and economic elites) entailed different regime pathways. Examining (a) how to form a ruling group in terms of unity (competing factions vs. a single dominant faction), (b) how to control the legislative branch (directly controlled organization vs. opposition parties indirectly supported by the government), and (c) how to manage capital owners (tight constraints vs. financial liberalization with occasional punishments), this paper provides an explanation as to why only the second military regime was able to open the door to democratization instead of giving way to authoritarian replacement in Korea.

Construction of a Multipurpose Exploration Well in the Jurassic Deposits Subsequent Transfer to Production Enabled by Metal Expandable Barrier Installed Behind the Casing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Valentinovich Lebedev ◽  
Aydar Razinovich Gabdullin ◽  
Oleg Vasilievich Korepin ◽  
Sergey Stanislavivich Dubitskit ◽  
Sergey Vladimirovich Novikiv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Yamal Peninsula ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
The North ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Government ◽  
Northern Territories ◽  
Exploration Well ◽  
The Yamal Peninsula

Summary The resource base of the north of the West Siberian oil and gas province is the basis of Russia's energy strategy. Among the northern territories of the province, the Nadym-Purskaya, Pur-Tazovskaya and Yamal oil and gas regions (OGRs) are the leaders in terms of estimated gas reserves (Figure 1). However, the largest deposits of the first two OGRs are in the stage of falling production. Therefore, the main prospects should be associated with the Yamal OGR, which has not yet been put into active operation. It is logical that along with the development of traditional methods of extraction of "dry" natural gas, the government of the Russian Federation has approved a plan for the production of liquefied natural gas based on the fields of the Yamal Peninsula, which is currently being actively implemented by PJSC "NOVATEK". (https://www.novatek.rU/m/business/exploration/)

scholarly journals Legislative and administrative activity of anti-Soviet governments in the sphere of industry and transport during the Russian Civil War

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-38
Author(s):  
Valentin Grigor'evich Medvedev
Keyword(s):  
Civil War ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
State Management ◽  
Economic Methods ◽  
The Government ◽  
State Subsidies ◽  
Market Relations ◽  
The Military

The subject of this research is the legal and economic aspects of regulating the economy and transport in municipalities of “white” Russia during the civil war. The article reveals the key provisions of the legislative and administrative practice of white governments in these economic sectors. The relevance and novelty of this article is substantiated by the remaining gap within the historical-legal science on the topic at hand. Analysis is conducted on the failure of attempts of state regulation of the indicated economic sectors in the conditions of economic ruin using the economic methods and transition towards rigid administration, which did not bring expected results in establishing the work of industry and transport. The following conclusions are formulated: 1. The legal policy and administrative activity of the white governments consisted in restoration of rights of the former business owners and reviving the declined industry and transport on a market basis.                                                            2. Since the majority of private enterprises did not have the necessary circulating assets, the government was forced to transfer them to the state administration and finance them.   3. The transition from market-based methods of industrial and transport management towards imperative administration led to the formation of unproductive quasi-market relations and state management quasi-ownership.   3. The work of cooperatives, which did not require state subsidies and largely provided the army with the essentials, did not receive due state support, since most of the government orders were delivered by the military-industrial complex, although cooperative products were cheaper.   4. Subordination of transport operations to military needs led to the disruption of commercial transportation, which caused standstill or shutdown of many businesses. An important factor of economic collapse consisted in bureaucratic hurdles and corruption within the government apparatus of “white” Russia.

scholarly journals Using the Achimovka Technique in the Oil Industry as One of the Modern Ways of Increasing the Competitiveness of the Russian Federation in the World Market

2021 ◽  
Vol 344 ◽  
pp. 01018
Author(s):  
Violetta Kuzmina
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Price Volatility ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
World Market ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Oil Fields ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Government

The relevance of this study lies in the fact that the modern oil market is characterized by instability and high competition. Depletion of oil fields, deterioration of equipment for oil production, price volatility and political conflicts negatively affect Russia’s position in the global energy market. New economic conditions in 2021 are associated with a decrease in demand for oil and oil products, high import dependence, conservation wells to complete the deal under OPEC ++, which will lead to a fall in the market by 3-10%. It is necessary to apply new methods of oil production, one of which is the method of achimovka oil fields. Methods. The initial materials were statistical data from the Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, the Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation, world rating reports. Results. The pandemic and self-isolation of 2020 led to the fact that the Russian oil sector lost 50-60% of proceeds from the export of hydrocarbons, more than 50% of its capitalization. To support the industry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia will allocate 35 billion rubles. until 2024 for the development of new offshore and deep oil deposits. Conclusions. For Russian oil companies, the following is relevant: search for new sales markets (for example, Asia); application of innovative technologies to maintain the profitability of oil and gas production through the development of bazhen and achimovka; development of small deposits and deposits with hard-to-recover reserves.

scholarly journals Russian NFG, TNC and SOC of the oil and gas complex on the regional and world markets

2020 ◽  
Vol 186 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Violetta Kuzmina ◽  
◽  
Marina Parhomchuk ◽  
Irina Minakova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Oil Companies ◽  
Macroeconomic Analysis ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Government ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

The most powerful Russian NFG (national financial group) (Lukoil, Tatneft, Sibur Holding), transnational companies (TNCs) (Gazprom, Rosneft) and small oil companies (SOCs) (Sibir Energy PLC, West Siberian Resources) operate in the oil and gas complex. The oil and gas complex traditionally acts as a guarantor of the country’s energy security. The new economic conditions in 2021 are associated with a decrease in demand for oil and products from it, high dependence on imports, and the suspension of wells to complete a deal under OPEC ++, which will lead to a market drop by 3-10%. The purpose of the paper is to conduct a comparative analysis of Russian NFG, TNCs and SOCs in the regional and global oil and gas markets. The initial materials used to conduct the research were statistical data from the Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation and world rating reports. The pandemic and self-isolation of 2020 have led to a decrease in the intensity of global supply chains, affecting Russian NFGs, TNCs and SOCs in the oil and gas sector. The Russian oil and gas sector has lost 50-60% of its proceeds from the export of hydrocarbons, which is more than 50% of its capitalization. To support the industry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation will have allocated RUB 35 billion by 2024. Today, Russian NFGs, TNCs and SOCs operate in conditions of a negative damper, contraction of the domestic market, reduction of crack spreads and restrictions on production growth. Therefore, the following is relevant for them: for NFGs - search for new sales markets (for example, Asia), for TNCs - the use of innovative technologies to maintain the profitability of oil and gas production, for SOCs - development of small deposits and deposits with hard-to-recover reserves. For TNC net importers of oil from the European Union, Japan, and Korea, the electromobilization process is a potential source of economic growth. European majors, such as BP, Equinor, Shell and Total, have set decarbonization goals, transforming from oil and gas to diversified energy companies.

What Does Rent Give to Federal Budget (on the Russia's Budget Dependence upon "Oil Dollars")

2004 ◽  
pp. 51-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Sharipova ◽  
I. Tcherkashin
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Strong Dependence ◽  
Oil Prices ◽  
Federal Budget ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Resource Rent ◽  
Tax Legislation ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
The Government

Federal tax revenues from the main sectors of the Russian economy after the 1998 crisis are examined in the article. Authors present the structure of revenues from these sectors by main taxes for 1999-2003 and prospects for 2004. Emphasis is given to an increasing dependence of budget on revenues from oil and gas industries. The share of proceeds from these sectors has reached 1/3 of total federal revenues. To explain this fact world oil prices dynamics and changes in tax legislation in Russia are considered. Empirical results show strong dependence of budget revenues on oil prices. The analysis of changes in tax legislation in oil and gas industry shows that the government has managed to redistribute resource rent in favor of the state.

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