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What diplomacy does Russia need in the 21st century?

A magazine article is hardly the best place for a detailed analysis of the landslide developments the international system has seen over the past two decades. It was a dramatic period, indeed – there were great hopes and great disappointments, there were revolutionary changes and desperate attempts to preserve the status quo, and there were historical achievements and tragic mistakes. Another reason why it is so difficult to talk about it is that the process of fundamental restructuring of...

29.12.2011

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Creating a smart foreign policy

There are very few of us today who would question the need for Russia's economy to undergo a fundamental transformation. Clearly, Russia has to be less dependent on its raw materials and more dependent on its intellectual capital. It should shy away from being driven by large corporations, and it should instead focus on growing its small and midsized businesses. The economy needs to become dynamic, innovative and modern. In other words, it needs to become a "smart economy." But a transition...

22.12.2011

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Poll conducted

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%)