Missile Defense Problem: Is There a Chance to Overcome It?by me@dimps.name (Dmitry Pospelov)
In April, White House National Security Advisor Tom Donilon brought a message from U.S. President Barack Obama to Vladimir Putin, the purpose of which was to help pave the way for a new mode of cooperation between Russia and the United States. In late May, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev handed over Putin’s response to Obama. Political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya argues that progress in missile defense would mark a breakthrough in Russian-American relations.
On Intolerance to “Others”: An Ideological Portrait of Modern Russia by olga.khvostunova@gmail.com (Olga Khvostunova)
The principal idea that consolidates different parts of Russian society is xenophobia and intolerance to “others.” Such, at least, was the conclusion of a new study on Russia’s “ideological portrait.” IMR Advisor Boris Bruk, who has analyzed the study, is skeptical about predictions of a “fascist” future for Russia.
“The Man with the Stamp of Genius on His Forehead”by me@dimps.name (Dmitry Pospelov)
The Institute of Modern Russia continues the series of publications by prominent scholar Alexander Yanov on the history of Russian nationalism. In this article, the author recounts the unheeded warning of the philosopher Vladimir Solovyov.
Science For Othersby olga.khvostunova@gmail.com (Olga Khvostunova)
The system of Russian science is deteriorating, despite the government's claims that the country is modernizing. This April, Thomson Reuters published a report revealing that Russia is absent from leadership groups in the 100 top-ranked specialties in the sciences and social sciences. Another report, produced by the Russian Association for the Advancement of Science at the end of 2012, called the current state of affairs “catastrophic.” IMR analyst Olga Khvostunova examines the reasons for the crisis in Russian science and its implications for the country's future.
Hopes and Expectationsby olga.khvostunova@gmail.com (Olga Khvostunova)
Popular Russian proverb "Every cloud has a silver lining" has a profound meaning. It reminds us that the plainer the evil, the easier it is to mark it out as a target. This past year of Putin's presidency once again confirms the truth of the proverb. Author and analyst Alexander Podrabinek reviews Vladimir Putin's first steps since he got back to the Kremlin.
Can Alexei Kudrin Be The Next Russian Prime Minister?by olga.khvostunova@gmail.com (Olga Khvostunova)
As Russia’s economy slows, corruption worsens, and current Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev’s political stature shrinks, former finance minister Alexei Kudrin’s name is mentioned more and more frequently as a potential candidate for Russia’s next prime minister. However, Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, argues that, given Russia's current political and economic uncertainty, it is not likely to happen.
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Civil Society Leaders Urge EU to Pass Magnitsky Sanctionsby olga.khvostunova@gmail.com (Olga Khvostunova)
On June 5, the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) group in the European Parliament held a seminar on Russian political prisoners. The event took place on the eve of the “Bolotnaya Square” trial, widely viewed as politically motivated. The participants stressed the urgent need for the EU to take a firm stand with regard to human rights abuses in Russia.
The Case of Sociologists: Who Needs Honest Opinion Polls?by olga.khvostunova@gmail.com (Olga Khvostunova)
The Analytical Center of Yuri Levada, one of Russia’s most reputable polling organizations, has received a warning from the Savelovsky interdistrict prosecutor’s office for its unwillingness to register itself as a “foreign agent.” According to the prosecutors, the Levada Center violates a new law that prohibits NGOs from being involved in political activity and receiving foreign funding without revising the organization’s status. Political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya argues that it is not the foreign funding, but rather the publication of sociological data that has provoked the Kremlin’s ire, and talks about where honest sociology can lead.
Russian Clans’ Ongoing Feudby olga.khvostunova@gmail.com (Olga Khvostunova)
The fundamental driver of Russian elite politics is the clan: a network of personal contacts that cuts across facile divisions between “state” and “oligarchs,” liberals” and “conservatives,” and “reformers” and “siloviki.” According to Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, despite constant struggles between these clans, they haven’t been able to produce a political leader who would succeed to the current president.
MOSCOW — Russian and European Union officials meeting at a summit Tuesday discussed liberalizing visa rules for many Russians, an issue that brought objections from politicians concerned about human rights abuses.
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MOSCOW — The mayor of Moscow said Tuesday that he will resign two years early so that elections can be held in September. He intends to run in those elections and is likely to be named acting mayor until then. He is also expected to win.
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Russians shrug at Putin divorce by Kathy Lally
MOSCOW — Talk about a tabloid dream. The president of your country goes splitsville right on national television after years of scoffing at rumors that his marriage has turned colder than Siberia. Stop the presses and pull out the big headline type.
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