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Author >Sergei Markedonov

Russia to stay the course in Eurasia

March 19, 2012 Sergei Markedonov, RIR
The return of Vladimir Putin to the Russian presidency should not alter the course Moscow has set in the South Caucasus and the Eurasian sphere

“Euroasian Union” idea: Can “civilised divorce” turn into “marriage of equals”?

October 11, 2011 Sergei Markedonov, specially for RIR
This year marks the 20th anniversary since the Soviet Union’s collapse. Is it possible to create “Euroasian Union” on the basis of former Soviet republics as Vladimir Putin calls for?

Middle Eastern fallout

April 7, 2011 Sergei Markedonov, Russia Profile
The potential political strengthening of Islamic radicals in the Middle East puts the Greater Caucasus, and especially Azerbaijan, in danger.

An Apposite Response

February 7, 2011 Sergei Markedonov, Russia Profile
Russia’s response to terrorism should take place at all levels and include civil society.

Saakashvili forever?

October 28, 2010 Sergei Markedonov
Mikhail Saakashvili has found a way to stay in power without running for election again in 2012, but his continued presence on the international scene is damaging relations not only between Georgia and Russia, but also between Russia and the West.

In Dagestan, it's different this time

September 9, 2010 Sergei Markedonov, Special to Russia Now
The latest violence in Dagestan highlights the bigger problems facing Russia's largest North Caucasus republic.