Audio: Anti-Americanism as Russian Doctrine
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Year: 2008
Remembering 1989
Ed Lucas at the Economist has a review of a new academic paper by Paul Linden-Retek which makes a comparison between the political philosophies of Jurgen Habermas and Vaclav Havel. Lucas argues that a revival of the vigorous public sphere pa...
Video: A Happy Thanksgiving from Venezuela
Deripaska’s New Deal and the “Visible” Hand
Oleg Deripaska is calling for the Russian government to undertake an FDR-like new deal, which naturally will involve an increased presence in the economy. Shareholders of Rusal may wince to hear the following words: “The hand of the st...
Russia Embraces Latin America, Literally
There’s been no shortage of media coverage over the past week of Russia’s promotion of its renewed ties in Latin America region. Below, a gallery of embraces which should prove the point of the trip. Photo: REUTERS/Sergio Moraes ...
Why Venezuela’s Social Programs are Failing
A good piece in the Financial Times points out that the gap between Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s rhetoric and achievements is becoming visibly wide, as his well intentioned social programs are failing despite their healthy budgets.&nbs...
The Untouchable Constitution
From the Washington Post: His response was unequivocal. “The terms of presidential authority will not be changed under the current president,” Vladimir Putin said in 2001, his second year in office, arguing that amendments to the const...
Energy Blast – Nov 28th, 2008
Vladimir Putin has signed an order cutting the export duty on crude oil by a third. The decision has ‘lagged behind‘ the falling price of oil, part of the reason why Russia’s oil companies are struggling to meet previous le...
Today in Russian Business – Nov 28th, 2008
Many ad campaigns are trying to cash in on the financial crisis, although many are careful about how freely they employ the word ‘crisis‘. Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin says that the banking liquidity situation is improving, but...
RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 28th, 2008
TODAY: Medvedev in Cuba, pleased with US NATO decision; no resolution on missile defense this year; Putin’s presidential term extension intensions. Athletes dispute doping punishments. The meeting between President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela a...
