Russia

December 12, 2012

Putin Plays it Safe

Vladimir Putin gave his annual state-of-the-nation address to the Federal Assembly today, and while announcing some interesting (if empty) promises to pass laws requiring Russian officials to declare their overseas assets, he mostly played it safe...
December 12, 2012

Putin Plays it Safe

Vladimir Putin gave his annual state-of-the-nation address to the Federal Assembly today, and while announcing some interesting (if empty) promises to pass laws requiring Russian officials to declare their overseas assets, he mostly played it safe...
December 12, 2012

When African Leaders Visit Moscow

Welcome to the new multipolarity.  President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni made some interesting comments during a visit to Moscow this week: President Museveni, currently on a visit to Russia, has criticised the arrogance of western countries and the...
December 12, 2012

When African Leaders Visit Moscow

Welcome to the new multipolarity.  President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni made some interesting comments during a visit to Moscow this week: President Museveni, currently on a visit to Russia, has criticised the arrogance of western countries and the...
December 12, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 12, 2012

TODAY: Opposition apartments searched by investigators; Putin invokes Soviet nostalgia; analysts question the viability of anti-graft drive. Lady Gaga falls foul of anti-gay propaganda law; Politkovskaya’s son criticizes probe into her death...
December 10, 2012

Journalists as an Endangered Species in Russia

But real journalism is not only a well-performed job. It is also a public service. And the service works, if it is in demand. Thus, only society can provide real support and protection for journalists.
December 10, 2012

Journalists as an Endangered Species in Russia

But real journalism is not only a well-performed job. It is also a public service. And the service works, if it is in demand. Thus, only society can provide real support and protection for journalists.
December 5, 2012

Kasparov on Instability and Infighting

Garry Kasparov came to Washington DC this week to speak at the annual Human Rights First conference. Here is an interesting comment he gives to the Washington Post: The greatest wealth accumulated during Putin’s rule is by people close to him. The...
December 5, 2012

Kasparov on Instability and Infighting

Garry Kasparov came to Washington DC this week to speak at the annual Human Rights First conference. Here is an interesting comment he gives to the Washington Post: The greatest wealth accumulated during Putin’s rule is by people close to him. The...
December 5, 2012

Russia’s Inability to Fight Corruption

Despite the “anti-corruption drive” at the Ministry of Defense which has got so many people unreasonably excited, Russia continues to find it difficult to leave the bottom third in international corruption rankings such as Transparency...