January 29 marks the 150th birthday of Russian writer Anton Chekhov. And Boris Paramonov says it's a most appropriate jubilee.
Georgians must not just continue to look to distant powers to solve their problems with Russia. They must address them themselves. That requires understanding of what both Georgians and Russians want, and seeking ways of building confidence and cooperation.
The recent statement of the sheikh of reforms (as the supporters of Mehdi Karrubi call him) prompted doubts among many protesters. But they have resulted in a situation that has many lessons for all of us.
Russia observers have spent a great deal of time trying to explain the rationale behind President Medvedev's appointment of Aleksandr Khloponin to oversee the new North Caucasus Federal District. But questions still remain.
This winter may not see a natural-gas crisis in Ukraine, but then again, the country's presidential election isn’t over. The outcome of the February 7 runoff may well determine whether the gas crises continue, and by extension, shape the future of European energy consumption.
Twenty years ago today, on January 20, 1990, Soviet troops stormed Baku by order of the Kremlin in an ultimately failed attempt to save Communist rule and put down Azerbaijan's independence movement.
Much has been made in the Ukrainian media of a possible third force -- a dark-horse candidate who will surge on the wave of popular discontent to challenge either Yanukovych or Tymoshenko in a second round. Serhiy Tihipko might be that dark horse.
Nobody can predict the course of developments in Iran in the next year or two. But Iranians won't stop supporting freedom and calling for an open, moderate country with an accountable government.
The recent brazen murders of two Bishkek-based journalists have shocked human rights groups that seek to pressure Central Asian governments into investigating such crimes and bringing the guilty to justice. But J.G. Cefalo says it is increasingly clear that those governments themselves are behind much of the violence, leaving any hopes that justice will prevail futile.
If trafficking is to be abated, if Moldova is to get back on its feet economically and politically, and if civil society and democracy are to be strengthened, Moldova needs to pay attention to the rights and democratic responsibilities of women.
The initial signs are that for all the promises of "sharp and serious" changes, the only real outcome of Russia's proposed police reforms is likely to be more centralization.
Iranian dissident Akbar Ganji says the Green Movement has achieved much in seven months, including reflecting broad dissatisfaction and bringing Iranians together.
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