Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1777
An unlikely champion for Russia's opposition;
Kremlin jitters over post-Coalition Afghanistan
An unlikely champion for Russia's opposition;
Kremlin jitters over post-Coalition Afghanistan
China calls for calm in Sudan, ships arms to the South;
China and Philippines in mini standoff over disputed shoal
As Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad continues his slaughter, the issue is not whether more forceful U.S. action to stop him is risk-free.
Iran combats mounting sanctions with cash payouts...;
...But domestic discontent continues to deepen;
Iran ramps up its war on drugs;
After the coalition, Iraqi insurgents focus on Iran;
Iranian regime seeks help censoring the internet
Still no justice for Sergei Magnitsky;
Term limits for future Russian presidents...just not Putin