Posted by Matt in September 17th, 2008 |
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He’s an ethnic nationalist with a mystical sense of Russian destiny. Cold and pragmatic, he won’t play by the world’s rules.
Does this ruthless, focused leader have a weakness? Yes: his temper. Despite his icy demeanor, Putin’s combustible. He takes rebuffs personally and can act impulsively — and destructively. Instead of lulling Europeans into an ever-greater [...]
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Posted by Matt in July 23rd, 2008 |
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THE LATEST controversy over voting in Russia has nothing to do with rigged presidential or parliamentary elections. In fact, the only political figures involved in this dispute are long dead - and yet they continue to haunt Russia’s present. The vote in question is an Internet vote for the greatest Russian in history, sponsored by [...]
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