29.03.2008
Foreign Policy in Review
March, 2008The following resource is meant to quickly introduce the reader to international political issues involving Russia. This news review is part of SRAS's monthly "obzor" publications. For more reviews, see the newsletter for this corresponding month. To receive the free monthly newsletter and obzori by email, simply sign up. Feature
"Lord of war" arrested Russian Arrested Arms Dealer Helped US Deliver Weapons To Iraq
Russian businessman Viktor Bout, who was arrested in Thailand on charges of illegal arms trade, helped Pentagon deliver cargoes to Iraq and back during the war against Saddam Hussein, the ABC TV Company reported on Thursday. Lawyers for 'Merchant of Death' to seek his extradition to Russia
"I have never supplied anything to or had contacts with the Taliban or al-Qaeda." Missile Defense
Rice and Gates hold new round of meetings 2 Presidents' Last Chance to Make History
The failure of U.S. and Russian foreign and defense ministers to come up with a compromise on long-contested U.S. plans to deploy elements of a global missile-defense shield in Eastern Europe is regrettable but widely expected. Who's in Charge? Putin, of Course
Two U.S. Cabinet secretaries came courting Monday at a Kremlin in transition from the leadership of President Vladimir Putin to that of his hand-picked successor, scouting deals on arms control and a planned U.S. missile shield. U.S. ready to allow Moscow to monitor missile defense system
The United States has proposed an array of confidence building measures to Russia, in particular allowing Moscow to monitor U.S. missile defense elements in Central Europe. Making Them Sign for Their Missiles
Russia Is Ready to Accept American Missile Defense Transcript: Beginning of the Meeting Between US and Russia
We met in similar circumstances exactly six months ago. And, as far I as I was concerned, our exchange was very productive. Remarks With Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Secretary Condoleezza Rice
We’re principally going to take questions because we have just a few minutes. Medvedev's Foreign Policy
What changes await Russia's foreign relations? Meeting Medvedev
European governments can therefore welcome Medvedev’s election, but their response should be carefully calibrated to the real changes he will be able to make. Putin: West to have it no easier under Medvedev
At his first meeting with a foreign leader since his election, Medvedev told German Chancellor Angela Merkel he would seek continuity in foreign affairs. Merkel wary after talks with Medvedev
Ms Merkel was the first western leader to meet the president-elect, whom she described as "very factual." Concessions that Medvedev cannot afford to make
The principle that freedom is better than no freedom may work well in the economy, but it does not necessarily mean that it applies to international policy. Medvedev victory sparks hope
European officials hope that Russia's future President Dmitry Medvedev will break the ice in relations with the West. Beware Dmitry Medvedev the bear
We should not hug and kiss the bear. But we should not run away as soon as it growls. Elections
Russia and the US react to each other's elections US, Europe on the Russian Elections US White House briefing re Russia
"What's the message being sent by not congratulating Medvedev? EU congratulates Russia's Medvedev
The European Commission congratulated Dmitry Medvedev as Russia's new leader, avoiding direct criticism of the way his election was handled but stressing the importance of Russia following democratic values. Obama Statement on Russian Presidential Elections
The election was the least competitive in Russia's post-communist history. Statement By John McCain On The Russian Election
Yesterday we saw what is unfortunately yet another step away from democracy in Russia. Statement of Hillary Clinton on Russia
Today’s presidential election in Russia… marks a milestone in that country’s retreat from democracy. U.S. will work with new Russian leader: White House
"Dmitry Medvedev was elected president of Russia yesterday," White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe said. "The United States looks forward to working with him." Russia on the US Elections Medvedev Vows to Work With New US Leader
Medvedev reached out _ sort of _ saying he was willing to work with any future American president who isn't stuck in the past and doesn't have "semi-senile views." Russians Undecided, Uninterested in U.S. Race
Hard to Answer: 46% Russia as an Issue in US Election The Democratic Debate in Cleveland
For the part about Russia, open the page, click cntl-f, type in "Russia," and press "enter." Clinton stumbles over new Russian leader's name
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, who has argued she would be stronger on foreign policy than rival Barack Obama, stumbled over the name of the likely new Russian president. Clip on YouTube also available. US Democrats Struggle for Russia
Commentary in English from Russian newspaper Kommersant What Russia's Election Means for our Presidential Candidates
In some ways, I'm almost glad our presidential candidates are ignoring Russia. Should Moscow Root for Obama?
McCain is a known quantity. Over the past few years, he has made it clear that he is no fan of Russia’s sovereign democracy. US-Russia Relations
Bush administration looks to warm ties U.S.-Russia Relations Chilly Amid Transition
Washington's estrangement from the Kremlin became evident this week as Bush and both remaining Democratic presidential candidates publicly expressed uncertainty about the would-be Russian leader. In Moscow, Rice signals warmer US-Russia ties
"The US has heard our concerns ... and we have been offered quite important and useful proposals which we will consider." Remarks by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, et. al.
Thank you very much and thank you Sergey for welcoming Secretary Gates and me here to Moscow. Rice, Gates Hold Talks With Counterparts, Opposition
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert Gates have met with members of the Russian opposition. Top U.S. officials say "impressed" by Russia's Medvedev
Even before she landed in Moscow, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was talking about Russian President-elect Dmitry Medvedev as someone she thought she could do business with. Putin: US, Russia Share Common Ground
"We have quite a few problems. But there was always the most important thing -- and I'd like to thank you for precisely this approach -- there was always desire to seek mutually acceptable decisions, compromises," Putin said. Bush looking for clues about who will wield power in Russia after March 2 elections
It will be interesting, the president mused, to see who shows up for Russia at the next summit of world leaders. Bush advises successor to make friends with Russia's next leader
It's in the country's interest," Bush said. Commentary
It seems no one is happy with US policy Dan Rather: U.S. has "neglected" Russia (Video)
Former news anchor says there is no "New Cold War." U.S. eases criticism of China, targets Russia
The United States took aim at Russia on Tuesday in its annual report on human rights, accusing the government of corruption and electoral abuses, but seemed to ease criticism of China ahead of the Olympic Games. David Johnson: Here's the basic problem re judging Russia
Its equally clear today that the dominant Western view of the Putin era is to dwell on the bad things and, for the most part, downplay anything else that may be going on. Jack Matlock on US-Russia relations
Matlock is a former ambassador to the USSR. This is in response to the above piece by David Johnson. Developing a Realistic Approach to Relations with Russia
Seeking an accommodation with Russia is more likely to guarantee American success in promoting its core national interests while minimizing costs--but will require U.S. policymakers to accept limits on what can be demanded of Russia An Historic Mission: Remaking Russia in America's Image
In your book, The American Mission and the “Evil Empire”, you talk about U.S. efforts to reform Russia since the 1880s. What were this movement’s motivations and consequences? Let the Russians sort out Russia
George Kennan, that great Russia-watcher, got it right when he wrote in 1951, at the height of the cold war: “The ways by which people advance towards dignity and enlightenment in government are things that constitute the deepest and most intimate processes of national life. There is nothing less understand¬able to foreigners, nothing in which foreign influence can do less good.” Under Western Eyes
English-language blogs look at Russia's many different faces - the good, the bad and the worse. NATO's European Mission
President Bush, who oversaw NATO's last expansion eastward, should reinforce that legacy by insisting that the alliance reach out to these threatened democracies. Military
New spy agency, Chechnya Russia rearms former rebels to patrol Chechnya
This is the trade-off that has helped Russian President Vladimir Putin subdue a separatist insurgency in Chechnya that raged for more than a decade. Putin’s University-Fellow to Head Russia’s FBI
A service similar to the U.S FBI will soon emerge here. NATO hopes for better Russia ties despite tensions
"I hope that President Putin would come to Bucharest with a similarly open mind." Russia to show off bombers and ICBMs at Victory Day parade
Celebrations to mark the end of Russia's participation in WWII are to be held on Red Square on May 9. Russia's smoldering south
Country's oil wealth doesn't trickle down to Caucasus region, feeding militant rage. 48. New book: Democratic Breakdown and the Decline of the Russian Military by Zoltan Barany Human Rights, Civil Society
US releases new report, Russia to liquidate NGOs Russia Slams US Report as Biased
Year after year, Russia lashes back, accusing the U.S. State Department's annual report on human rights practices around the world of twisting reality. US Department of State Human Rights Report on Russia
There were numerous reports of government and societal human rights problems and abuses during the year. Authorities Announce List Of Organisations To Be Liquidated
Includes 21 religious and public organizations. See entry 3 in this pdf document. Environmentalists suspicious of Russian moves Antarctic exploration
It might be on the other side of the earth, but Russia has recently been showing great interest in Antarctica. Other Foreign Relations
With Canada, China, Europe China puts its trust in Putinism
There are many reasons for Beijing's concerns: Russia's revival as a major power, its petro-politics approach to foreign relations, managing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), not to mention the stability of the 4,300-kilometer Sino-Russian border. Canada's new role in Russia
Though foreign investment is growing dramatically in Russia, it would grow faster if there was greater transparency and stronger governance. This is an area where Canada can help. Gas & gangsters
Energy is the key to Europe's new relationship with Russia - and supposedly Moscow's weapon of choice in its plan for European domination. Yet this new Cold War is not inevitable. Feature
Litvinenko: Polonium Smuggler? The Specter That Haunts the Death of Litvinenko
"After considering all the evidence, my hypothesis is that Litvinenko came in contact with a polonium-210 smuggling operation" US House panel endorses suggestion that Russia had hand in ex-spy's death
The resolution asks President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to press Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials to cooperate with British investigators probing the death of Alexander Litvinenko.
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