Tag Archives: Russia

China: Hiding Your Strength and Biding Your Time

APEC Summit reflections on China’s impressive policy and reform path.

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Angela Merkel and German Leadership in Foreign Policy

Evidence of German foreign policy leadership – on the UK, Russia and beyond.

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For Whom the Wall Fell?

berlin wall graphic

How are the former Soviet Union and other Central and Eastern European nations faring?

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Global Truths on Putin’s Tirades

Russia’s president constantly undermines his own case on the global stage.

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A New World Emerges

Who’s up, who’s down: How much do you know about the global economy?

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Capturing Traditional Life in Russia

Two elderly sisters embody a sometimes forgotten but not abandoned traditional style of living in Russia.

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Chelsea and Beyond: How the Rich Will Destroy Soccer

The excess of capital pouring into professional soccer will inevitably bring about its demise.

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Russia: Really Part of Europe?

Most of Russia’s land lies in the East, but most of its people live in the West.

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Oil as a WMO: The West’s Weapon of Mass Obedience?

Will lower oil prices drive Saudi Arabia and Russia to pursue sensible reforms at home at long last?

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Ukraine: Survival as a Human Right

Ahead of a decisive winter, Ukraine faces a difficult battle without strong support from the West.

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