Will Crimea saddle Russia for years? – A different investment persepective

• The near-term focus has been on the short-term impact of Crimea annexation.
• Longer-term, Russia is likely to be saddled with burdens.
• After an inevitable economic collapse, longer-term, Ukraine may be more united, will better attract western capital, and may be better off.

A great contrarian take from Foreign Affairs:

http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/141020/alexander-j-motyl/is-losing-crimea-a-loss

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