International Affairs Forum

Fri. December 01, 2023

Social Media: Europe: Eastern Europe: Russian Federation

211-240 Social Media articles displayed
for the Europe/Eastern Europe/Russian Federation Region

European Press Review: Putin Chastised

Exerpts of European editorials about the Beslan tragedy. (Deutsche Welle, 9/6/2004) Read More...

This cult of death is beyond reason

Discusses extremist Muslim groups and how to deal with them. By David Brooks. (International Herald Times, 9/8/2004) Read More...

Russian FM welcomes Israeli cooperation on terror

Israeli newspaper reports co-operation and support to Russia in light of recent terrorist attacks. Also discusses foreign policy issues between the two states. (Haaretz International, 9/6/04) Read More...

Insurgents seize a school in Russia

Recent terrorist attacks in Russia discussed, particularly the explosion of two aircraft departing from Moscow and the takeover of a school. Officials have pointed to Chechen rebels as the root of th... Read More...

Putin points the finger in the wrong direction

In analyzing recent terrorist attacks in Russia, it is necessary to look at President Putin's recent policy decisions vis-a-vis the north Caucasus before denouncing the events as al-quaeda formulated.... Read More...

Listen To the Russians

Discusses Russian democratization and calls for increased support by Western NGOs. By Theodore P. Gerber, Sarah E. Mendelson and Grigory Shvedov. (Washington Post, 8/24/2004) Read More...

The Chilean or Indonesian Model?

Disscusion of Russia's state and economic development, while considering factors such as oil, the EU, and the rule of law. By Christopher Weafer (The Moscow Times, 18/08/2004) Read More...

Police Are at War With the Russian People

Opinion piece revealing police brutality in Russia. by Yulia Latynina (The Moscow Times, 11/08/04) Read More...

Will Yukos tax bill be a burden for us all?

Article focuses on the future of Yukos Oil and the global effects of its bankrupcy. By Conal Walsh (The Observer, 08/01/04) Read More...

Russia protests over Belarus TV closure

Russia has protested to Belarus about the closure of the Russian state television office in Minsk in retaliation for its coverage of an opposition rally in the Belarusian capital. BBC News (7/28/04) Read More...

U.S. turns heat on Russia in WTO entry bid

Criticism of Russian business methods. Discussion focusses on obstacles Russia faces before achieving its goal of 10 years, entering the World Trade Organization. WTO entrance would open Russian mar... Read More...

How to Stop Nuclear Terror

U.S. secretary of energy Spencer Abraham talks about U.S. efforts to halt arms proliferation. (Washington Post, 7/17/2004, reg.) Read More...

Illarionov: Central Bank Fueled Crisis

"Silent socialism" is provoking panic in the Russian banking system, Andrei Illarionov, Putin's top economic adviser warns. (The Moscow Times, 07/09/2004) Read More...

Russian Gas To Compensate For North Korean Nuclear Programme

Discussion of the possibility of Russian oil and gas to be exported to the Korean Peninsula, which would halt the development of any nuclear programme. By Marianna Belenkaya (RIA Novosti, 06/07/04) Read More...

Is Russia really that scary?

Author discusses the Russian economy, in comparison to other Eastern European markets, and methods of investment to avoid potential losses. By Barbara Wall (International Herald Tribune, 06/07/04) Read More...

Russian nuclear forces, 2004

Report on current Russian nuclear forces. (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 7/1/2004) Read More...

The rule of law, Russian-style

Shares in Yukos Oil go down following the court sentence and subsequent seizure of funds. One may look at this event as exemplary of the Kremlin's method to maintain hold of power. The court proces... Read More...

Why Russia Gains From a Yushchenko Victory

Upcoming Ukrainian Presidential campaigns causes bewilderment and confusion of where Russia should place its support. In the past, Ukraine has fluxuated their foreign policy, engaged in oligarchical ... Read More...

Russia's Contradictions

Editorial piece explaining that despite simplistic characterizations, today's Russia is a complex place with great progress mixed in with illiberal dangers. By Nikolas K. Gvosdev (The National Interes... Read More...

The US and the lessons of Chechnya

Draws comparisons between U.S. and Iraq conflict with Russia and the Chechnyan conflict. By Christopher Lord. (Asia Times, 5/27/2004) Read More...

The Virtual Doubling of GDP

Criticism of financial prospects predicted by the Russian government, with particular focus on the agricultural sector and the problems surrounding it. By Yulia Latynina (Moscow Times, 16/06/04) Read More...

Russia Joins U.S.-Led Initiative On WMD

Russia joins Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), implemented by the US, and intended to create a network of countries that share intelligence and cooperate in halting potential shipments of weapo... Read More...

Putin's heavy hand could halt Russia's rise

Through a process of modernization, Russian capitalism has reached new limits, though its democratic practices remain questionable. In searching for a stronger state, alienating civil society has bee... Read More...

Taking on the Kremlin

As Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russia's richest man and former head of Yukos Oil, goes on trial for tax evasion, fraud and embezzlement, his Torontonian lawyer fears the outcome may have already been decide... Read More...

Russia’s Present Condition: Why Putin Couldn’t Lose

Five top scholars on Russia discuss the area as part of the former USSR and analyse the process that Russia has undergone since 1989. As a result, they have comprehensively put together a well formed... Read More...

Moscow Clamps Down On Chechnya Coverage, But No Solution In Sight For Republic

The assasination of Chechen President, Akhmed-hadji Kadyrov, has caused much of Russia's state owned media outlets, to crackdown on media coverage and freedoms. The effects, of which, may influence ... Read More...

Citibank reveals a Russian oligarch's secret

US based Citibank masters the art of Russian business by securing $800 million loan to Russian oligarchs. By John Helmer. (Asia Times, 03/06/04) Read More...

Partnership, Under Construction

In the first public criticism by the Bush administration of Russia, Secretary of State Powell diplomatically criticizes a resurgence of authoritarianism under Putin, including the weakening of the leg... Read More...

McNamara: Nuclear War Still Possible; NY No. 1 Target

The threat of devastating nuclear attack by Russia against the United States has not diminished, warns former Sec. of Defense Robert McNamara. By Jon E. Dougherty (NewsMax.com, 04/27/2004) Read More...

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