China wants to look like a leader at the G20 summit by highlighting the extent of its stimulus package ($586 billion) as well as the relative health of its financial system.
The recent gubernatorial changes in Murmansk showcase that governors are increasingly judged by to their loyalty to the Kremlin, rather than how effectively they can manage their region.
In Russia the expansion of jury trials is necessary in order to ensure the rule of law and to develop free and responsible citizens.
The dichotomous nature of Russia’s relationship with the West requires that the United States develop a long-term vision and strategy for its own relations with Russia.
The commencement of the Obama administration coincided with a events that have opened opportunities for a change of course in U.S.-Russia relations.
Georgia’s nearly decade-long reforms and central geographical location between Europe and Asia make the country a valuable business and strategic partner for the West.
If Russia’s regions are to weather the financial crisis, both local and federal governments need to support and protect small businesses.
To counter the threat posed by debris from space weapons tests, space-faring nations should enact a Code of Conduct that bans further destructive tests of anti-satellite weapons.
A panel of experts on Russia, Europe and NATO discussed what a common European security space would look like, and how it could be created.
Dmitri Trenin and Marina Ottaway discuss new dynamics and old superpower rivalries between the United States and Russia in the Middle East.














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