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Creating demand at home

May 22, 2012 Niyaz Karim
Russia’s efforts to diversify the economy must focus on creating demand for modernization at home rather than only exporting products abroad.

A hundred steps upward to encourage business

May 16, 2012 Niyaz Karim
Vladimir Putin has determined his main economic goal for his new presidential term – for Russia to rise 100 places in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business rankings, from 120th to 20th.

Russia’s balancing act

May 15, 2012 Niyaz Karim
It would be wrong to see Putin’s refusal to attend the G8 summit at Camp David as a sign of an anti-Western turn in Russia’s policy and a change of its priorities.

Back to the future: Putin 2018

May 14, 2012 Niyaz Karim
A utopian political experiment with an uneasy beginning and a happy ending.

A Day for Remembrance and Celebration, on Both Sides of the Atlantic

May 8, 2012 Niyaz Karim
Difficulties of adapting to life in foreign country. An intrinsic, if not fully appreciated, part of the adaptation process is getting used to a new set of holidays.

Does Russia’s investment legislature work well?

May 5, 2012 Niyaz Karim
Despite the fact that today Russia offers many opportunities for foreign investors, the country still remains unpredictable and risky for doing business.

Joint missile defense is limited to data sharing

May 4, 2012 Niyaz Karim
There is a huge amount of mutual mistrust between Russia and the United States on missile defense. Nevertheless, there are still several possibilities for cooperation on the project.

Obama's useless Bout trophy

May 3, 2012 Niyaz Karim
Convicted arms trader Viktor Bout made a video appeal several weeks ago from his U.S. cell, asking the State Duma to sue the United States and Thailand to free him from prison. The Duma rejected Bout's request, explaining that it has no authority to

Political uncertainties amid rising discontent

May 2, 2012 Niyaz Karim
The protest movement in Russia may not be finished, but it also may not bring about the creation of democratic capitalism.

The new war for space is a public-private one

April 28, 2012 Niyaz Karim
As corporations work to create vehicles for space travellings, the Russian space program must assess its own future plans. The first spacecraft designed by a private company, the Dragon, will be launched to the International Space Station.

Medvedev's address: Nice words, little action

April 27, 2012 Niyaz Karim
In possibly his last address to the State Council, Dmitry Medvedev announced big plans for Russia’s economic future, but as usual, the key lies in implementation.

Total dictation in numbers

April 27, 2012 Niyaz Karim
On April 21, an exercise called “total dictation” challenged Russians around the world to test their language skills

Magnitsky for Jackson-Vanik: A fair trade?

April 27, 2012 Niyaz Karim
More and more it is becoming clear that for the Jackson-Vanik amendment to be lifted, something must be put in its place to remind Russia that the U.S. will never see it as an equal partner. Many see the Magnitsky Bill as a viable replacement.

Cities with the most beautiful girls

April 26, 2012 Niyaz Karim

Europe’s shale gas is not a threat for Russia

April 25, 2012 Niyaz Karim
This month, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told the Russian parliament that the country needs “to rise to the challenge” posed to global natural gas markets by the recent increase in production of shale gas in the US.

Far Eastern Federal District of Russia

April 25, 2012 Niyaz Karim
Vladivostok Revives Its Image as Russia’s San Francisco

Russia and NATO in hot water

April 25, 2012 Niyaz Karim
NATO and Russia still view each other warily over missile defense, while joint operations around Afghanistan are not as ideal as officials would like the world to believe.

Russia-UK: Why culture vultures can soar above political problems

April 24, 2012 Niyaz Karim
The new office of the Russian Federal Agency for Humanitarian Co-operation, opened in London, is expected to promote the Russian culture in Great Britain and strengthen Russian-British ties.

Syrian opposition sees little progress in Moscow

April 23, 2012 Niyaz Karim
While supporting the peaceful settlement plan for Syria, the US and Western Europe are providing financial and political support for the Syrian National Council (SNC), which is based outside the country and wants external military intervention.

Pussy Riot reveals the fault line

April 20, 2012 Niyaz Karim
The punk provocateurs put the country’s contradictions in clear relief. But so far, there are only losers.
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