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Dec 16th 2008, From Economist.com
Economic growth and political stability: those were the two proudest achievements of Vladimir Putin and his ex-KGB associates in the eight years since they gained control of Russia. Now the economy is looking wobbly—industrial output in November slumped by 8.7% compared with a year earlier, according to figures published on Tuesday December 16th—the big question is whether the regime’s political control will crack too.
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Institute of Technology, The Washington Quarterly • 27:1 pp. 57–73. Winter 2003-2004
What defines a great power if not a colossal geographic expanse, rapid economic growth, a vast nuclear arsenal, a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, and the unique ability to obliterate the United States at the flick of a switch? With all of these traits, plus vast quantities of energy resources and vital raw materials, wide-reaching political influence, and a dynamic leader, Russia appears to have what it takes to be a great power. The reality, however, is that these very elements that scholars and observers readily identify as key attributes are actually sources of weakness for Russia and thus significantly limit the country’s ability to act as a desirable partner for managing the global challenges of terrorism, proliferation, underdevelopment, and instability.
Feb 28th 2008 | KALUGA, MOSCOW AND NIZHNY NOVGOROD, The Economist print edition
As Vladimir Putin stands aside (sort of), how much has he to do with Russia's booming economy—and how long can it last?
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