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August 26, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Aug 26, 2011

TODAY: Arab Spring damages Russia’s arms reputation? Foreign Ministry wants U.N. to take charge in Libya; Putin removes shirt, accuses opposition of corruption, gets free taxi rides, Medvedev ratings fall; Pavlyuchenkov’s lawyer underscores that h...
August 25, 2011

The Assumptions of 1991

If you are like us, you’ve probably already read your fair share of thoughtful articles considering the 20th anniversary of the 1991 Soviet coup against Mikhail Gorbachev and the subsequent collapse of the Soviet Union. (If you are looking f...
August 25, 2011

The Assumptions of 1991

If you are like us, you’ve probably already read your fair share of thoughtful articles considering the 20th anniversary of the 1991 Soviet coup against Mikhail Gorbachev and the subsequent collapse of the Soviet Union. (If you are looking f...
August 25, 2011

Moscow Should Help Syria, Not Assad

Writing in the Moscow Times, Omar al-Issawi of Human Rights Watch pleads his case to Moscow to show stronger support for the Syrian protesters. His article is well intentioned and filled with a number of reasonable and feasible policy suggestions,...
August 25, 2011

Energy Blast – Aug 25, 2011

North Korea may declare a moratorium on nuclear missile development; its leader, Kim Jong-Il, has given his backing to a trans-Korean gas pipeline, indicating ‘a radical change in the world’s dealings with Pyongyang.’  South Korea and ...
August 25, 2011

Energy Blast – Aug 25, 2011

North Korea may declare a moratorium on nuclear missile development; its leader, Kim Jong-Il, has given his backing to a trans-Korean gas pipeline, indicating ‘a radical change in the world’s dealings with Pyongyang.’  South Korea and ...
August 25, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Aug 25, 2011

Prosperity Capital Management discusses attractive Russian company valuations, particularly in the oil sector.  Financial ratings are ‘superficial’, says Vladimir Putin.  Saks Fifth Avenue has set its sights on Moscow.  Manufacturers and distribut...
August 25, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Aug 25, 2011

TODAY: Talks with North Korean leader could lead to suspended nuclear programme, debt repayments; Medvedev says no to compromise trade deal with Ukraine, calls for end to violence in Libya, opposes sanctions on Syria leader; Politkovskaya suspect ...
August 25, 2011

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Aug 25, 2011

TODAY: Talks with North Korean leader could lead to suspended nuclear programme, debt repayments; Medvedev says no to compromise trade deal with Ukraine, calls for end to violence in Libya, opposes sanctions on Syria leader; Politkovskaya suspect ...
August 24, 2011

Breakthrough in the Politkovskaya Case?

Today Russian police announced the arrest former policeman Dmitry Pavliuchenkov, alleged to have been a key player in the 2006 assassination of journalist Anna Politkovskaya.  Prosecutors say Pavliuchenkov may have been paid to use his position wi...