Russia in Global Affairs

The next decade, as the 1970s, is unlikely to be calm: we may expect a series of crises and imbalances. We cannot rule out geopolitical upheavals and changes, especially in the Middle East and the post-Soviet space. The crises will alternate with upturns; and despite pessimistic forecasts, the global trend of world development will not be disrupted.

Russia is now on the threshold of challenging changes. No other country has yet made such energetic strides in initiating a program of modernization in this global, post-industrial period of development. Russia’s chances for success will depend on how fast it will be able to eradicate the stubborn socialist features of its economy.