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8 february 2006
The Specter of Capital Punishment in Russia
There seem to be no good reasons for maintaining the death penalty. After all, a good life is not born of fear and no conscientious scholar would claim that a reduction in crime is directly related to the executor’s activity.
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16 september 2003
Victory on Points: Pragmatism in Foreign Policy
Russia’s foreign policy must be pragmatic. While few dare to question this idea, it is being interpreted in many different ways. In fact, the concept of pragmatism cannot be reduced to a simple formula.
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"Russia in Global Affairs" is now available at Facebook
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The analytical report "The U.S. - Russa Relations after the "Reset": Building a New Agenda. A View from Russia" - free download
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"Towards an Аlliance of Europe" - Analytical Report by the Russian Group of the Valdai International Discussion Club is avaliable online
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New version of Russia in Global Affairs website is now avaliable
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Convergence the Other Way Round
Everything in the world is changing. The fantastically fast – by historical standards – redistribution of forces is especially evident.
Putin and Washington: Is Conflict Inevitable?
Vladimir Putin, who was inaugurated as president of Russia on May 7, has instructed the Foreign Ministry to ensure compliance with the New START Treaty.
The Specter of Capital Punishment in Russia
There seem to be no good reasons for maintaining the death penalty. After all, a good life is not born of fear and no conscientious scholar would claim that a reduction in crime is directly related to the executor’s activity.
Victory on Points: Pragmatism in Foreign Policy
Russia’s foreign policy must be pragmatic. While few dare to question this idea, it is being interpreted in many different ways. In fact, the concept of pragmatism cannot be reduced to a simple formula.
Russia Is Not Prepared to Restore the Empire
When the Baltic countries entered NATO and the European Union a couple of years ago, many thought it was the end of the centuries-old "red line." Euro-Atlantic organizations had crossed into the former Russian and Soviet empires.
Russia at the Turn of the Century: Hopes and Reality
In September 2004, the Russian city of Novgorod hosted an international conference entitled Russia at the Turn of the Century: Hopes and Reality. Its organizers were the RIA Novosti news agency, the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, Russia in Global Affairs, and The Moscow Times.
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