Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1605
Gas OPEC gathers steam;
Dissension in the military ranks
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Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1604
Desperately seeking a financial fix;
Russia's beleaguered liberals band together
China Reform Monitor: No. 723
A challenge to Jiang's legacy;
Defection highlights corruption problem
The Presidential Test Has Begun
During the presidential campaign Vice President-elect Joe Biden predicted, "It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy." This wasn't just another gratuitous allusion to the impending Camelot 2.0, but an apt comparison. A new, young president is a standing temptation to foreign powers seeking to find his limits.
China Reform Monitor: No. 722
Premier Wan under fire from own party;
Sudanese rebels target China's interests