Maria Lipman

Former  Scholar in Residence
Society and Regions Program
Editor in Chief, Pro et Contra
Moscow Center
Lipman was the editor in chief of the Pro et Contra journal, published by the Carnegie Moscow Center. She was also the expert of the Carnegie Moscow Center’s Society and Regions Program.
Education

MA, Moscow State University

Languages
  • English
  • Russian
Contact Information

Latest Analysis

    • Commentary

    Where Violence Flourishes

    • August 24, 2009
    • the Washington Post

    The upsurge of violence in Russia's North Caucasus region is the result of the incompetence of local authorities and the Kremlin’s failure or reluctance to seriously address the issues of the region.

    • Commentary

    Words for a Russian Ghetto

    • July 09, 2009
    • the Washington Post

    President Obama spoke brilliantly and powerfully at Russia's New Economic School during his Moscow trip. Unfortunately, few Russians heard his speech or got more than a glimpse of the American president on the television news.

    • Commentary

    Reaction to the U.S.-Russia Summit

    • July 06, 2009
    • Reuters

    The agreements reached between U.S. President Obama and Russian President Medvedev at the U.S.-Russia summit showcased a great deal of positive rhetoric, but they are unlikely to lead to a substantial improvement in overall relations.

    • Commentary

    Obama Shouldn't Put Too Much Hope in a Kremlin-Led Thaw

    • July 04, 2009
    • The Daily Star

    Pushing the "reset button" on U.S.-Russia relations will be impossible if a dramatic curtailment of Russian state resources produces harder political crackdowns, economic nationalism, and isolationism.

    • Commentary

    Russia, Again Evading History

    • June 20, 2009
    • the Washington Post

    The Russian government has intensified its attempts to edit the nation's past by establishing an anti-falsification commission whose potential effects on academic research are disquieting.

    • Commentary

    Medvedev's Promises on Trial

    • April 09, 2009
    • The Washington Post

    Despite President Medvedev's claims to support the rule of law, he has not acted to correct the distortion of justice that occurred during the trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

    • Commentary

    Media Manipulation and Political Control in Russia

    • February 03, 2009
    • Chatham House

    The Kremlin maintains control over the Russian media by exerting pressure over media tycoons and station owners while avoiding direct repression. As a result, although the national media serves as a tool for government propaganda, there has been relatively little popular discontent.

    • Commentary

    For Russia, A Dark Horizon

    • January 05, 2009
    • The Washington Post

    Due to the current economic crisis, Vladimir Putin is facing, for the first time since his rise to power, the prospect of real political instability. Although Putin has depended on a ‘vertical’ type of government, the logic of this crisis demands flexibility, effective feedback, and broad dialogue with the nation.

    • Commentary

    Mercy That Eludes Medvedev

    • November 24, 2008
    • Washington Post

    Nearly 86,000 people have signed a letter asking President Medvedev to pardon Svetlana Bakhmina, a former lawyer for Yukos. Bakhmina, who is due to give birth within weeks, is in a prison camp. Yet Medvedev continues to ignore the call for mercy from thousands of Bakhmina's supporters and thus stands personally responsible for her suffering.

    • Commentary

    A Rational Russia Policy?

    • October 06, 2008
    • Wahington Post

    Relations between Russia and the U.S. have entered a dangerous stalemate. America cannot accept Russia's aggressive posture, but U.S. anger is only making the situation worse. Because of this political climate the foundations of U.S. policy toward Russia must be revised, starting by acknowledging Russia’s security interests.

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