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Russian 'Hard Power' Changes Balance In Caucasus

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:08:55 +0000

The new order that Russia would like to see emerge from its war with Georgia is one in which Moscow polices a sphere of influence with military power at times and places of its choosing, the "international community" is relegated to issuing statements, and independent states across Eurasia are compelled to align their policies with Moscow's priorities.

Toward A New Paradigm For The Post-Soviet Petrostates

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:29:59 +0000

Economies and geopolitical clout growing faster than a speeding bullet! Presidents more powerful than a locomotive! Able to ignore demands for political reform at a single bound! Look! On the shores of the Caspian! Nations in transition? Developing countries? No! It's the post-Soviet petrostates!

'Fight Terror With YouTube' - Op-Ed in 'The New York Times

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:18:54 +0000

RFE/RL Senior Analyst Daniel Kimmage says Al-Qaeda's media strategy is outdated and may be its Achilles Heel.

Terrorism: Bin Laden Video Represents 'Distilled Lunacy' Of Two Cultures

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:05:32 +0000

(AFP)

September 11, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Al-Qaeda leader Osama ...

Central Asia: Has IMU Reached The End Of The Line?

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:51:12 +0000

A Pakistani soldier near the border with Afghanistan (file photo) (epa)

Uzbekistan: Is Tashkent's Foreign Policy Going Multivector?

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:25:00 +0000

Uzbek President Islam Karimov (file photo) (epa)