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Kremlin Talks to Opposition as It Readies ‘Victory’

Vladimir Kara-Murza
Dmitri Medvedev tried to appear receptive while making promises to Russian opposition leaders this week, as polls showed Putin losing in an honest election on March 4th.

Libya, One Year Later

Ann Marlowe
Seeing Libya as a collection of distinct societies might help Westerners better understand its challenges going forward.

The Curse of Religion

Judy Bachrach
Even in developed countries, oppressive religious beliefs continue to antagonize democratic society.

Ukraine's Future Amidst an Unstable Russia, EU

Alexander J. Motyl
The weakening of Russia or the EU (or both) might seem disastrous for Ukraine, but it also has the potential to spur growth.

Kremlin Moves to Silence Independent Radio

Vladimir Kara-Murza
Public pressure persuades the Kremlin to back off efforts to seize editorial control of popular and defiant independent radio in Moscow.

Power Struggle in China

Gordon G. Chang
Reactions to the attempted defection of a powerful Communist insider earlier this month reveal the factionalism developing in China's ruling party.

Putin Won't Go Quietly - If at All

Michael Zantovsky
Observers predicting the end of Putin's rule in Russia should reassess the man himself and his adroit ability to hold and abuse power.

Sex, Power and Irresponsible Men

Judy Bachrach
Mimi Alford's JFK revelations show once again that, in positions of power, women will be women, but men will be boys.

Yanukovych Brings in Russian Thugs for Back-Up

Alexander J. Motyl
Two recent high-level Cabinet appointments in Ukraine suggest that President Yanukovych and his ruling Party of Regions might be cracking up.

Putin's 'Soviet' Response to Renewed Protests in Russia

Vladimir Kara-Murza
As protesters packed Russian streets last weekend, the Putin regime bussed in its own "supporters," but it's unlikely these Soviet-style tactics will stop the opposition's momentum.

McCain to Beijing: Revolution is Coming

Gordon G. Chang
A rare overreaction to comments by John McCain show that Washington's new China policy has struck a nerve.

The Iran-Israel What-If

Judy Bachrach
The facts of Israel and Iran's tense relations make war seem more and more likely.

Media Censorship and Controlling Freedom in Ukraine

Alexander J. Motyl
Society usually develops best when government keeps its hands off of it. Not so in Ukraine, where the ruling party even stoops to criticize sensational poetry.

Russia: In Search of a ‘Transitional’ President

Vladimir Kara-Murza
With a runoff likely in Russia's March election, protest leaders have offered to support any of the Putin-picked contenders who vow to meet their reform demands.

Beijing Targets the Philippines

Gordon G. Chang
A recent thaw in relations between the Philippines and the US shows just how serious Chinese aggression in the South China Sea has become.

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