Section: Russia Direct (Russia)
How can the Kremlin institute effective economic reforms?
How can the Kremlin institute effective economic reforms?A strong new commitment to the rule of law, both domestically and internationally, is fundamental if Russia genuinely wants to halt economic decline and achieve prosperity in the futureA strong new commitment to the rule of law, both domestically and internationally, is fundamental if...
Making sense of Putin’s visit to Hungary
Making sense of Putin’s visit to HungaryRussian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary signals strengthened ties, but his American counterpart Donald Trump holds some of the cardsRussian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary signals strengthened ties, but his American counterpart Donald Trump holds some of the...
Will Trump and Putin be able to cooperate in the Middle East?
Will Trump and Putin be able to cooperate in the Middle East?Both Russia and the U.S. might gain if they see eye-to-eye in the Middle East. However, there are no guarantees that they willBoth Russia and the U.S. might gain if they see eye-to-eye in the Middle East. However, there are no guarantees that they will.Syrian Army soldiers and military...
Russia is still wary of Trumps turbulent presidency
Russia is still wary of Trumps turbulent presidencyOnce the Trump administration shifts its attention from domestic policy to foreign policy, it will raise awkward questions about just how deeply the U.S. and Russia can really partner on complex geopolitical issuesOnce the Trump administration shifts its attention from domestic policy to foreign...
Who is behind the recent military flare-up in Ukraine?
Who is behind the recent military flare-up in Ukraine?Debates: Experts discuss the renewed military escalation in Eastern Ukraine, trying to determine the possible motivations for both sidesDebates: Experts discuss the renewed military escalation in Eastern Ukraine, trying to determine the possible motivations for both sides.OSCE Special...
Why Russia should liberalize its gas market
Why Russia should liberalize its gas marketThe liberalization of Russia’s gas market would almost certainly entail the downsizing of Gazprom and the rise of new “independent” producers competing on a level playing fieldThe liberalization of Russia’s gas market would almost certainly entail the downsizing of Gazprom and the rise of new...
Can Russia’s economy finally turn the corner in 2017?
Can Russia’s economy finally turn the corner in 2017?RD Interview: Kendrick White of Marchmont Capital Partners discusses the potential obstacles ahead for Russia’s economic growth, including factors that might weaken global energy pricesRD Interview: Kendrick White of Marchmont Capital Partners discusses the potential obstacles ahead...
Why US policy toward Russia will not take a U-turn under Trump
Why US policy toward Russia will not take a U-turn under TrumpThe current “bromance” between Trump and Putin and early signs that the two leaders will find common ground are no assurance of good and sustainable relations between the U.S. and RussiaThe current “bromance” between Trump and Putin and early signs that the two leaders will find common...
Audacity of hope: Impact of Barack Obama’s legacy
Audacity of hope: Impact of Barack Obama’s legacy Despite the criticism of his opponents, President Barack Obama leaves his mark on history as the president of hopeDespite the criticism of his opponents, President Barack Obama leaves his mark on history as the president of hope. President Barack Obama makes Thanksgiving Day phone calls...
Russia braces itself for a Trump presidency
Russia braces itself for a Trump presidencyThe long-awaited inauguration of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president has been a source of constant debate within Russia’s expert community, which continues to point to his unpredictabilityThe long-awaited inauguration of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president has been a source of constant...
