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Jason Karaian

Jason Karaian
Jason Karaian is Senior Europe Correspondent for Quartz, based in London. He previously spent 10 years at The Economist Group, first at the European edition of CFO magazine writing about the financial aspects of business and later, as financial services editor at the Economist Intelligence Unit, covering the business aspects of finance. He also served as industries editor for The World In and wrote about everything from banks to bonds to basketball for The Economist. Before moving to London he was a macroeconomic analyst in Chicago, where he developed an affinity for data and statistics that he now uses to enrich—and demystify—stories about the business world.
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The Maker of the AK-47 Says It's a 'Weapon of Peace'

Moscow-based Kalashnikov Concern just unveiled a new corporate logo and slogan aimed at promoting peace. By Jason Karaian

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The Invasion of Ukraine in Maps, Satellite Photos and Video

Your guide to what's taking place on the ground in Ukraine. By Jason Karaian and Heather Timmons

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Nouri al-Maliki’s Tenure as Iraq’s Prime Minister in 5 Charts

Iraq's recent rise in violence against civilians bookends the outgoing prime minister’s time in charge. By Jason Karaian

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Europe Joins the Russian Sanctions Party

Following President Barack Obama's lead, the European Union now forbids the sale of bonds, tanks, drills and, yes, the Ebola virus. By Jason Karaian

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Russia's Secret Weapon Against the West

Russia has an advantage it can use against the West -- and it's not oil, gas or nukes. By Jason Karaian