Russia

The threat from extreme nationalism The threat from extreme nationalism, 14 Dec 2006
This long-term political risk factor returns to centre stage
Politics/governance
* Transforming Russia's Stabilization Fund, 11 Dec 2006
Alexei Kudrin, proposes major changes in how Russia manages its oil and gas windfalls
Macro policy
United Russia: forward to the past United Russia: forward to the past, 6 Dec 2006
The neo-Soviet tendency of Russia's dominant political party poses a dilemma for the Kremlin
Politics/governance
* Gas exchange - way to go, 30 Nov 2006
The newly launched exchange is accelerating domestic market liberalisation with everyone a winner
Natural Resources
Litvinenko: the view from Russia Litvinenko: the view from Russia, 27 Nov 2006
The Russian media has examined closely the various theories about the death of Alexander Litvinenko. And dreamt up some new ones.
Politics/governance
Russia's Forests Russia's Forests, 7 Dec 2006
The resource is big, but the returns are still small
Politics/governance
A million a year A million a year, 22 Nov 2006
Russia's growth and immigration dilemma
Politics/governance
* Caucasus war: from red to amber, 16 Nov 2006
The independence referendum in South Ossetia passed without major incident. But is this step back from conflict just temporary?
Other FSU markets
A touch on the tiller A touch on the tiller, 12 Nov 2006
The future shape of Russia's political system has become clear
Politics/governance
* Russia's WTO Accession, 15 Nov 2006
Good news close to hand: how good and how close
Macro policy
Corruption: A Way of Life Corruption: A Way of Life, 14 Nov 2006
How seriously to take Putin's new drive against unrelenting corruption?
Politics/governance
Russia's demographic crisis revisited Russia's demographic crisis revisited, 17 Nov 2006
Putin is working his policy options on Russia's demographic 'disaster'
Politics/governance
Putin's Next Job Putin's Next Job, 31 Oct 2006
Emulating Deng Xiaoping?
Politics/governance
* The risk of war in the Caucasus, 23 Oct 2006
Separatism in Georgia and linked tensions with Russia are more dangerous than it may seem
Other FSU markets
It's the Financial Markets, Stupid  It's the Financial Markets, Stupid, 30 Oct 2006
How best to understand prospects for the Russian economy
Financial
* The risk of war in the Caucasus, 23 Oct 2006
What are the chances, and international consequences, of renewed violence in the North Caucasus?
Other FSU markets
Public health: a priority for Putin Public health: a priority for Putin, 21 Nov 2006
No mystery about the inclusion of health care among Putin's new 'National Projects'
Politics/governance
Birth of a two-party system Birth of a two-party system, 30 Oct 2006
A baby step towards political competition
Politics/governance