Analysis on Russia
- Analysis on Russia
- A new president, the continued presence of Putin, and resource-based power politics, mean speculation about the direction of Russia is, as ever, rife. RUSI presents focused analysis and commentary on the regional and international implications of the country's developments.
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Articles
Future EU-Russia RelationsMoscow appears determined not to lose additional influence to the EU and NATO in the former Soviet republics
Playing the Energy Game: Pipeline Politics in Russia's Backyard
The Caspian region has become a battleground for foreign investors in an age where new sources of supply are short and energy consumption is on the rise.
The Caspian region has become a battleground for foreign investors in an age where new sources of supply are short and energy consumption is on the rise.
Lessons of Terror in the Caucasus
The attack carried out in North Ossetia is one more example of the process which Bin Laden and his associates has long aspired for to transform local national conflicts into religious ones as part of his global international terrorism.
The attack carried out in North Ossetia is one more example of the process which Bin Laden and his associates has long aspired for to transform local national conflicts into religious ones as part of his global international terrorism.
Putin's New Set-up: Consolidating Power in RussiaRecent personnel changes made in Russia suggest how President Putin is planning to handle the 2008 transition, when his term in office expires.
A New League of Democracies?Republican nominee Senator John McCain has proposed the creation of a new 'League of Democracies', though how 'new' is the idea and how committed to it will he be once the election is over?
Russia and the West - Back to BasicsRelations between Russia and the West are set to cool even further as a result of Litvinenko affair. The defiance amounts to a Russian attempt to alter the post-Cold War settlement in Europe.
EMERCOM: a view from afar, a view from within and a view to the future
Laura Hooper examines the origins and role of Russia's Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and the Elimination of the Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM).
Laura Hooper examines the origins and role of Russia's Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and the Elimination of the Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM).
Europe and the Western Balkans: The Day after Kosovo's IndependenceAssessing the implications of Kosovar independence and forecasting its affect on the rest of the region.
Russia’s Role in the Kosovo Conflict of 1999
In this article, Anna Maria Brudenell looks at Russia's involvement in Kosovo in 1999. She examines Russian interests in the region, its influence over Milosevic and the seizure of Slatina airport.
In this article, Anna Maria Brudenell looks at Russia's involvement in Kosovo in 1999. She examines Russian interests in the region, its influence over Milosevic and the seizure of Slatina airport.
Russia’s Presidential Election: A Smooth Transfer of Power, or the Calm before the Storm?Although Dimitry Medvedev's victory was assured, it is as yet unclear how power will be managed between him and Vladimir Putin.
The Long and Winding Road to Sixty: NATO and Future ChallengesWhen George W Bush arrived at the last NATO summit, most analysts expected the meeting to dodge the big question – what role should the Alliance play in the world? They were proved correct.
The Russian Navy: A Blue-water Revival?Towards the end of his eight year reign as president, Vladimir Putin seemed increasingly determined to restore Russia’s status as a major global power. But the revival of Russia's Navy may not be as extensive as first thought.
Commentary
A frozen conflict turns red hot in GeorgiaThe outbreak of fighting between Russia and Georgia has brought Europe to one of the most dangerous moments in East-West relations since the end of the Cold War. And, if a ceasefire is not arranged in the next 24 hours, matters can get far worse. Europe’s ‘frozen conflicts’ are now red-hot.
Russian Election: The Questions Are Just BeginningDmitry Medvedev – a polite, unassuming official who never ran for any elected office – was proclaimed as Russia's next president after the 2 March election. But beneath the coreography, there is much political uncertainty.
Russia's Parliamentary Vote: An Election which Solves NothingUnited Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, has swept the Russian parliamentary election. But the battle for power is only beginning: the critical moment will arrive in March next year, when Mr Putin steps down from the presidency.
Putin remaining in powerRussian President Vladimir Putin appears to be further consolidating his power beyond his term as President. However, the security and stability such continuity would provide may, in fact, prove illusory.
Russia’s Government Reshuffle: Changing in order to Make No ChangePutin has appointed a prime-minister with no power-base, perhaps in order to maintain his own power when he leaves office.
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