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    Kazakhstan at 20

    As Kazakhstan celebrates its twentieth anniversary of independence, the country faces a number of tough geopolitical, political, economic, and social challenges.

    • Op-Ed

    A New Balance of Power if Syria Shifts Away from Iran

    Upheaval in Syria and the imminent U.S. withdrawal from Iraq mark a potentially massive power shift in the Middle East which could bring new opportunities for peace, and risks of war, for Israel, Syria, and Lebanon.

    • Article

    Landmines in Egypt’s Constitutional Roadmap

    Egypt’s protracted series of parliamentary balloting has just begun, but it is not too soon to think about the implications of presidential elections that have yet to be scheduled and which may be a cause deep concern.

    • Op-Ed

    An Exciting End to a Dull Election

    During the State Duma elections, increasing numbers of people vented their frustration with the ruling regime through protest votes. It is clear that the Russian political system will become more pluralistic.

    • Op-Ed

    Understanding Putin's Setback

    The recent elections in Russia saw a serious setback for the ruling United Russia party, reflecting the growing discontent of the country’s citizens.

    • Paper

    From Inspiration to Aspiration: Turkey in the New Middle East

    The Turkish model of governance can have a significant impact in the Arab world if it is presented in a nuanced, careful way—sector by sector and issue by issue rather than in any wholesale fashion.

    • TV/Radio Broadcast

    Russia's Winds of Change

    The recent parliamentary elections in Russia offer evidence of the corruption afflicting the country’s political system, as officials manipulated the system to guarantee that the ruling United Russia party would remain in power.

    • TV/Radio Broadcast

    Russian Elections

    • Maria Lipman
    • December 05, 2011
    • Bloomberg Television's Countdown

    While Putin may have a guaranteed victory in the upcoming presidential election, it is increasingly clear that Russia’s once-passive electorate is willing to show its discontent, making it potentially more difficult to promote necessary economic reforms.

    • TV/Radio Broadcast

    Russia's Election Results A Setback For Putin

    The recent parliamentary elections saw the ruling United Russia party fare worse than expected, as Russian citizens expressed their frustration with perceived lawlessness and corruption in the country’s political system.

    • Q&A

    The Next Move for Syria

    What happens in Syria will have a huge impact on the rest of the region, and if the Assad government were to fall, it would be a big strategic blow to Iran.

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