Harry Riley-Gould's Blog
Harry Riley-Gould is a graduate of the University of Manchester and current student of UCL SSEES. He has also spent a year studying at the University of California, Davis. His previous research has focused on surveillance policy and practice, the culture and politics of the United States, and late modern political philosophy. This blog will focus on Russian domestic and foreign policy within the context of the global system.
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Given the state of current Russian relations with the West over the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, one could be forgiven for considering President Putin’s visit to Mongolia on the third of September to be an oddly timed affair. Certainly for for many…
Imagine you are on a gameshow, and are asked the following question: in which year did the Russian language internet -- commonly known as Runet-- begin? The answer, you could assume, is 1990, with the creation of Relcom. Unless its 1983, that is, with…
Let us consider Central Asia. There are currently three primary concerns in the region as of 2014: drug trafficking, Islamist terrorism, and poverty. The three problems are, of course, inextricable -- the first funds the second, and the third inspires…
For almost a hundred years the United States has been the primary instigator of international drug prohibition. Recent developments, however, have been challenging the Washington’s ability to maintain this position. Relaxation of cannabis law in…
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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements 33 (31%) U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity 30 (28%) U.S. wants to dissolve Russia 24 (22%) U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China 21 (19%)
