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Priority Tasks for the Constitutional Authorities of the Transition Period, Part 2

Details: Law

Priority Tasks for the Constitutional Authorities of the Transition Period, Part 2

Details: 07 November 2016; Vladimir Pastukhov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the discussion on the issues of Russian constitutionalism. In the final installment of this essay, political scientist Vladimir Pastukhov proposes the construction of a “tuning fork” that would allow the political tuning needed to breathe new life into civil society and the state.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “I am almost certain there will be a future weakening of the ruble”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “I am almost certain there will be a future weakening of the ruble”

Details: 01 November 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes the Russian Central Bank’s statistics for the first three quarters of 2016 and sees reason for both optimism and pessimism.

Priority Tasks for the Constitutional Authorities of the Transition Period, Part 1

Details: Law

Priority Tasks for the Constitutional Authorities of the Transition Period, Part 1

Details: 19 October 2016; Vladimir Pastukhov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the discussion on the issues of Russian constitutionalism. In part one of this essay, political scientist Vladimir Pastukhov proposes the construction of a “tuning fork” that would allow the political tuning needed to breathe new life into civil society and the state.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “Growth in Public Consumption Cannot Be Expected This Year”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “Growth in Public Consumption Cannot Be Expected This Year”

Details: 10 October 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, again analyzes the latest economic statistics and emphasizes that the country’s prospects are not bright. The basic drivers of domestic demand—public consumption and investment—continue to fall steadily, and there are real problems with the Finance Ministry’s plan for reducing the budget deficits.

The Hamlet Question: Autocracy or Federation? Part 2

Details: Law

The Hamlet Question: Autocracy or Federation? Part 2

Details: 07 September 2016; Vladimir Pastukhov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the discussion on the issues of Russian constitutionalism. In part two of this essay, political scientist Vladimir Pastukhov explains why Russia’s unitary structure leaves it an autocratic empire, and why a federation would permit it to become a nation-state with functioning authority.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The Statement about Not Having Enough Money for Salaries Is No Joke”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The Statement about Not Having Enough Money for Salaries Is No Joke”

Details: 22 August 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes yet another decision of the Central Bank not to raise the key rate, the trend in issuance of mortgage credits, and the diminishing reserves of the Russian budget.

Sergey Aleksashenko: The Budget Situation is Lousy

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: The Budget Situation is Lousy

Details: 03 August 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary on recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes statistics for the Russian economy through the first half of the year and finds the results are worse than expected. He also discusses the Kremlin’s nervousness concerning the strengthening of the ruble, and notes that the reduction of the net amount of trade operations in the balance of payments is causing still more alarm, and under current conditions could lead to rapid devaluation of the ruble.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The government is driving the economy into stagnation”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The government is driving the economy into stagnation”

Details: 19 July 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary on recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes the outlines of Russian budgetary policy and pension reform, the latest data about the automotive and mortgage markets, the possible sale by Mikhail Prokhorov of his business, and Gazprom’s dubious plans. His conclusion: it is becoming less and less comfortable to live and do business in Russia, even for those who are loyal to the system.

NATO and Russia: a Sisyphean Cycle of Escalation?

Details: World

NATO and Russia: a Sisyphean Cycle of Escalation?

Details: 13 July 2016; Daniel Frey

Today, on July 13, the NATO-Russia Council will hold its third meeting, albeit at an ambassadorial level, since cooperation under its auspices was suspended in April 2014 in response to the Kremlin’s aggression in Ukraine. Both NATO and Russia continue to have “profound and persistent disagreements,” but in light of intensifying geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, as well as Russia’s ongoing economic crisis, it’s become clear that a dialogue of some sort is necessary. With international affairs fundamentals changing in real time, a re-examination of the tumultuous relationship between NATO and Russia can help develop a more realistic view of the existing differences, set priorities straight, and pave the way to start bridging the gap.

Sergey Aleksashenko: Russian Economy Still Hasn’t Reached Bottom

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: Russian Economy Still Hasn’t Reached Bottom

Details: 06 July 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes Russia's economic results for May, and once again finds no good news.

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