columnists

‘Russia Watch’

James BrookeEven under a ‘pro-Russian’ President, Ukraine sees its future with Europe, not Russia

Is Georgia a Cuba of the Caucasus?

15/08/2011 19:40

Breaking Machiavelli’s rule

08/08/2011 19:38

Saakashvili started the 2008 war and lost. Yet, against the odds, he survived

Volga perfect storm – of human error

25/07/2011 19:22

The sinking of the Bulgaria can be linked to a wider post-Soviet collapse of transport systems

Why can’t the Dalai Lama visit Russia?

18/07/2011 19:27

The nation’s 1.3 million Buddhists don’t understand why the Tibetan spiritual leader isn’t granted a visa

Lukashenko’s son and the stewardess

11/07/2011 19:26

In crisis-hit Belarus, citizens are nervous about criticizing the president – and his 6-year-old son

Taking a reality check on Afghanistan

04/07/2011 19:49

Given U.S. and Soviet records in Afghanistan, the Kremlin should be wary of offering lectures

A tale of two bailouts

27/06/2011 20:31

While Greeks protest the bailout ‘gift,’ Belarussians lack both a bailout and an option to protest

Russia’s Davos comes of age

20/06/2011 20:49

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is now the place to be

Live like a Brazilian

14/06/2011 21:11

Why Russian men are bottom of the BRICs when it comes to longevity (and no, it’s not just vodka)

Can Russia catch up with Brazil?

06/06/2011 20:37

Brazil has gone from military dictatorship to fully-fledged democracy in a generation

The president’s Potemkin presser

23/05/2011 20:12

Kremlin watchers were poised for Medvedev’s announcement about his re-election bid

Victory Day: liberators or occupiers?

16/05/2011 19:36

A lack of frank dialogue about the past influenced clashes in Ukraine

No ‘Bin Laden moment’ for Russia

10/05/2011 20:12

The US may now declare victory in Afghanistan. But that’s not an option for Russia in the Caucasus

Belarus’ public enemy No. 1

03/05/2011 20:48

A former diplomat is facing 15 years in jail – after standing for election against Lukashenko

Lukashenko and his 'Mini-Me'

25/04/2011 19:58

Wherever Belarus' authoritarian president goes, his 6-year-old son goes too

Belarus: bombing while economy burns

18/04/2011 17:55

In Lukashenko’s Belarus, suspicions grow that the bombing is a distraction from economy woes

Is Navalny being censored?

11/04/2011 20:20

As the web site of Russia’s top anti-graft blogger is hacked, what’s next for Internet freedom?

From Chernobyl to Fukushima: Nuclear safety?

04/04/2011 19:42

After 25 years, Chernobyl still shocks the visitor

Marathon man tours Russia to raise hopes for orphans

24/08/2011 15:12

Possible breakthrough in Politkovskaya killing

24/08/2011 13:12

Putin talks tough on the North Caucasus

24/08/2011 10:30

Avianova faces license threat

23/08/2011 16:20

Eto'o deal is done at last

24/08/2011 12:13

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