Entries from Masha Lipman at PostGlobal tagged with 'Russia'
The Kremlin's Case Against Kosovo
The West takes advantage of Russia’s weakness, yet again.
Open Communication is Crucial
There is a desperate lack of communication between the U.S. and Russia. Unless this is overcome, relations will be locked in a vicious circle of ad hoc moves and responses and Russia will tip further in the anti-Western and authoritarian direction.
According to Putin, U.S. Is the Bigger Threat
Russia's President Putin lashed out against the United States, but had relatively mild words for Iran. In his view, America presents a much greater threat to world peace than a nuclear Iran.
Resolving Russia's Paradox
Moscow, Russia - Despite bad politics, Russia's economy is improving in the short term because of the high prices of oil and gas.
Communism's Clumsy Condoms
Moscow, Russia - When gender equality is enforced by a Communist state, the results are very different than when women's rights are secured through public activism.
Why Russia Banned "Borat"
Moscow, Russia - The Russian government banned "Borat" for offending ethnic sensibilities. This is hypocrisy; and it's the first time they've banned art since Communism fell.
Russian Xenophobia Toward Georgians Grows
Moscow, Russia - This week was marked by a tragic turn in the ongoing confrontation between Russia and Georgia. Tengiz Togonidze, a 48-year-old Georgian migrant worker died in a Moscow airport as he was awaiting deportation....
The Alliance of TV Moguls and Kremlin Elite
Moscow, Russia - Talented, professional managers of Russia's TV channels willingly partner with government to create a national image that suits the Kremlin's interests.
Discuss Kosovo to Prevent a Future Crisis
Moscow, Russia -- The emergency discussion at the G8 summit of yet another Middle Eastern crisis will barely help resolve it. Even with less chronic crises, once a war has broken out it is extremely hard to stop it. If...
Pragmatism Trumps Idealism
Moscow, Russia -- The United States could not have put an end to the Soviet Empire 30 years earlier by defending the Hungarian uprising against the Communist occupation. Here's why not:...
Let Russia Know Who's Watching
Whatever the goal of western attendance at the "Alternate Russia" conference may be, it is crucial that the G-7 countries speak in one voice: All seven, with no exception, should send their representatives, all representatives should be of the same...
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