Washington VS. BRICS - America’s Secret Plan to STOP the Global South
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Lena Petrova is an analyst specializing in political economy and international relations. She holds two graduate degrees: a Master of Arts in International Relations and an MBA diploma, as well as a graduate certificate in Public Policy Analysis from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Lena is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). With a strong background in finance and international relations, her work explores the intersection of political economy, post-unipolar economic transformation, and interstate & intrastate conflicts. Follow Lena's work on Substack: https://www.worldaffairsincontext.com. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenapetrova Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LenaPetrova X: https://twitter.com/LenaPetrovaOnX YouTube - Small Business, Tax, Finance: https://www.youtube.com/@lenapetrovaCPA For business inquiries only: inquiries[at]worldaffairsincontext.com. #geopolitics #internationalrelations #globalaffairs #foreignpolicy #economics
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