GIS Statements

The innovation and freedom required for prosperity are threatened by unaccountable supranational organizations, expanding state bureaucracies and misguided public policies. Over the past three years, one of businesses’ main concerns has become securing supply chains for raw materials and semifinished products. But another factor that has grown just as troublesome, or maybe even worse, is […]

Can Russia’s tax system withstand sanctions? Russia’s tax regime puts a heavy burden on labor costs and has done little to remedy the economy’s dependence on oil and gas exports. The Russian tax system began to take shape after the collapse of the Soviet Union in December 1991. That month, a law “on the fundamentals […]

Ukraine requires unity | The EU must show unity with Poland and Hungary as Russia’s war rages …

Beyond the Ukraine War | Whatever the outcome of the war in Ukraine, eventually the West, and especially Europe, will have to learn to live with Russia, finding a path forward based on mutual respect. An unfortunate fate has befallen Ukraine. On one hand, it has become a bargaining chip in a larger security confrontation […]

The people of Ukraine have shown great bravery and determination in the face of invading Russian forces …