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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.

Sergey Aleksashenko: No Good News for Russia’s Federal Budget, But the Government’s in No Hurry

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: No Good News for Russia’s Federal Budget, But the Government’s in No Hurry

Details: 26 May 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 prospects for economic reform in Russia, implementation of the federal budget, and oil price cycles.

The Hamlet Question: Autocracy or Federation? Part 1

Details: Law

The Hamlet Question: Autocracy or Federation? Part 1

Details: 19 May 2016; Vladimir Pastukhov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the discussion on the issues of Russian constitutionalism. 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: There Will Be No Reforms

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: There Will Be No Reforms

Details: 28 April 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest article on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, analyzes the latest official data and public statements, as well as manifestations of the ongoing economic crisis.

Economic Downslide Continues

Details: Economics

Economic Downslide Continues

Details: 23 March 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest comment on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, analyzes the foreign trade dynamics and implementation of the federal budget for January, noting that the general outlook remains grim.

The Plan of Non-Resistance to the Crisis

Details: Economics

The Plan of Non-Resistance to the Crisis

Details: 14 March 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest comment on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, analyzes the economic results for January and critiques the anti-crisis plan recently confirmed by the government.

Russia’s Government Doesn’t See the Economic Downslide As a Threat

Details: Economics

Russia’s Government Doesn’t See the Economic Downslide As a Threat

Details: 03 March 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest comment on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Russian Central Bank, reviews the government’s controversial efforts to battle the economic crisis.

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