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Concerns Over Legitimacy of Russian Elections
Landslide wins by ruling party United Russia reinforce concerns of opposition parties and many voters that Russia's Sunday elections were illegitimate and unfair.
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US Holds Onto Air Base in Former Soviet Republic
U.S. to keep crucial base in South Asian Steppe after Kyrgyz parliament reversed February order to evict Americans despite Russian promises of economic aid.
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Murders of Russian Journalists on the Rise
Russia's media is strictly controlled by the Kremlin, and journalists critical of the Kremlin often wind up dead without their assailants brought to justice.
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Russian Oligarchs Look to Kremlin for Loans
After Russia's stock market dropped 80%, the oligarchs must sell their shares and assets to the state and other investors to repay debt.
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Kremlin Tightens Power Over Russia's Regions
Russian civilians are voicing their frustrations with the Medvedev-Putin government and current economic conditions on the ballot and in the streets.
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The Kremlin Further Consolidates Power
Russia's democratic credentials have been steadily eroding. Recent legislation suggests a rapid move towards complete authoritarian control.
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Fire Kills One in Russian Naval Tragedy
A Russian Naval Fleet Base in Baltiisk was thrown into the midst of an emergency on Monday morning December 8 as a fire started on the warship Neukrotimyy.
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Gazprom and Russia-Venezuela Relations
Through Gazprom, Moscow is deepening its influence and political clout in Latin America at the expense of the United States.
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Gazprom, Rabaska and Russian Interests in Canada
Gazprom is entering the North American natural gas market through the Rabaska terminal in Quebec, Canada. A move that worries the United States.
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Comparing South Ossetia to Kosovo
The rationale for the independence of Kosovo can also be applied to South Ossetia or Abkhazia. Western condemnation of Russia reveals inconsistency and double standards.
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Russia-Georgia War and Kosovo
How can the independence of Kosovo help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
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Russia-Georgia War & the Caucasus
How can the question of stability in the Caucasus and Washington's policies toward the region help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
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Georgia War and Energy Geopolitics
How can pipeline geopolitics in the Caspian Sea region and Central Asia help explain this war between Russia and Georgia in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
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Russia-Georgia War and NATO
How can Russian apprehension of NATO enlargement help explain this war between Russia and Georgia in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?
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Russian and Western War Propaganda
Russia and the West are using similar propaganda terms and techniques as Yugoslavia and Nato did in their war over Kosovo a decade ago: sovereignty and genocide.
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Georgian Conflict Forces the U.S. to Take Sides
The South Ossetia War is actually a conflict between Russia and the United States. The world is waiting to see what the White House's reaction will be.
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Vladimir Putin's Strategic Plan for Russia
Vladimir Putin came to office on December 31st 1999, purportedly with a vision for Russia - end the Yeltsin Chaos, restore Russian pride & regain Russian prominence.
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Russia's Muslim Population
Russia's growing Muslim population is changing the way Russia sees itself and has direct influence on Moscow's foreign policy.
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Russia and Central Asia
Russia is regaining influence in Central Asia despite the growing presence of China and the US. But Central Asia is also a platform for engaging the wider Muslim world.
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Russia's Observer Seat at the OIC
Russia's observer seat at the OIC is a way to increase its influence in the Muslim world and to tip the balance in its favor in its power struggle with the United States.
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Politkovskaya's Russian Diary
The Russian journalist's story of life under Putin
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Adoption in Russia
Next to China, Russia has always been a popular choice for foreign adoption. A few years ago, however, things started to go very wrong in the world of Russian adoption.
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The Apathy of Russian Voters
2008 is election year in Russia and President Putin's future remains uncertain. Average Russians feel indifferent about politics and may not influence election outcome.
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Conditions in the Russian Military
Young Russians are drafted into an armed forces with too many officers and extreme hazing practices. Russian military conditions can result in the death of its soldiers.
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Piracy in Russia
Piracy is a problem in Russia, but many Russians feel one teacher is being used as an example in a piracy case initiated by Microsoft. Gorbachev has intervened.
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