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February 21, 2011

Openness or Maneuvering with Russia’s Whistleblowers?

Wikileaks and Julian Assange may grab all the headlines, but Russia’s swelling numbers of bold, brave, and sometimes mysterious whistleblowers are a phenomenon worth watching.  We have of course the high-profile leaks of police officers...
February 21, 2011

Openness or Maneuvering with Russia’s Whistleblowers?

Wikileaks and Julian Assange may grab all the headlines, but Russia’s swelling numbers of bold, brave, and sometimes mysterious whistleblowers are a phenomenon worth watching.  We have of course the high-profile leaks of police officers...
February 21, 2011

Energy Blast – Feb 21, 2011

Oil and Gas Eurasia reports that with the political situation in Libya looking uncertain, the price of oil on world commodity exchanges has been growing.  Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has invited Russian companies to take part in infrast...
February 21, 2011

Energy Blast – Feb 21, 2011

Oil and Gas Eurasia reports that with the political situation in Libya looking uncertain, the price of oil on world commodity exchanges has been growing.  Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has invited Russian companies to take part in infrast...
February 21, 2011

Today in Russian Business – Feb 21, 2011

The New York Times picks up on the unusual nature of Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin’s remarks regarding political reform as a prerequisite for economic reform.  Crab merchant Arkadi Gontmakher, a US citizen who was facing what he believ...
February 21, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – Feb 21, 2011

TODAY: Terrorists hit Caucasus ski resort; three tourists killed; bombs defused; security concerns over Sochi Olympics. Opposition leaders refute President’s reforming attempts; is Khordokovksy whistleblower a concern for Putin?  Extrem...
February 18, 2011

Nothing to Fear from Shale

It was reported today that Gazprom may delay the launch of its behemothic Shtokman gas field until 2018, which is just the latest in a long series of delays which appear to be linked to the economic crisis and development of shale gas in the US.&n...
February 18, 2011

Russia Still Failing on Rights, says UN Chief

,U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has concluded her five-day visit to Russia with, unsurprisingly, little in the way of compliments for the Russian government’s stance.  The scant praise she did offer was to President...
February 18, 2011

Russia Still Failing on Rights, says UN Chief

,U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has concluded her five-day visit to Russia with, unsurprisingly, little in the way of compliments for the Russian government’s stance.  The scant praise she did offer was to President...
February 18, 2011

Energy Blast – Feb 18, 2011

According to the Moscow Times, Urals crude oil traded at above $100 a barrel for the second day in a row Thursday for the first time since the economic recovery increased demand.  The launch of the mammoth Arctic Shtokman gas field in Russia&...