The ‘Battle of the Ruble’ is well worth fighting and can be won

There is a way from zero-sum to win-win

Lacking effective monetary policies, Russia’s inflation is set to worsen

Detailed scrutiny of President Putin's anointed successor

A scorecard for making sense of Russia's election season

Moment of truth is unlikely before December 2007

A honed clone of Putin – prepared to implement the national policy strategy of the mature Putin administration

Regional election results show political dynamism winning out over stagnation

Russia presents an exciting variation on the middle class investment theme in emerging markets

A sneak preview of what the new Duma will look like

The future shape of Russia's political system has become clear

Emulating Deng Xiaoping?

A baby step towards political competition

What are the chances, and international consequences, of renewed violence in the North Caucasus?