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Charles Hecker, "Zero Sum: The Arc of International Business in Russia" (Oxford UP, 2025)

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The Regrets of Western Businesses in Russia

This chapter explores the challenges faced by Western companies in Russia, emphasizing their initial eagerness to navigate difficult conditions for profit. It highlights the eventual realization that operating in a repressive environment entails reevaluating business ethics and practices, leading to regrets over lost investments amid escalating risks.

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