Hassan Malik

Hassan Malik, an emerging markets analyst and author of ‘Bankers and Bolsheviks,’ discusses the monumental 1918 Russian debt default post-Bolshevik Revolution. He reveals how Western investors once viewed Russian bonds as safe bets, right until the financial collapse. The conversation dives into the historical significance of the event, the complex dynamics of foreign investment in pre-revolutionary Russia, and how political upheaval reshaped financial perceptions. Malik’s insights offer a striking lens on today's sovereign debt challenges.