Russian energy and the European Union

Article Abstract:

Russian energy policy has faced criticism of late with speculations rife about the strategic partnership, which is supposed to characterize the Russian-European Union relationship. Russia's claim to great power status, which seemed so hollow in the 1990s, has acquired substance since energy prices began to increase with clear correlation between its increasingly independent foreign policy stance and the growth in the economy as a result of the rise in world oil prices.

Europe, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government domestic functions, Government regulation, Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction, Crude petroleum and natural gas, Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas, International politics, Legal/Government Regulation, Petroleum refining, Laws, regulations and rules, International aspects, Energy policy, Petroleum industry, European Union

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Wild theories

Article Abstract:

An evaluation of President Vladimir Putin is presented, focusing on the difference between his public image and the perception of his inner circle. Topics include Putin's quick rise to power, his focus on winning reelection in 2004, his wariness regarding the media, his political stake in the Chechnya civil war, and foreign relations with the US and Europe.

Analysis, Behavior, Putin, Vladimir

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Information war

Article Abstract:

The media coverage of Russia's March 2000 election and its influence on the popularity of Vladimir Putin with voters, is discussed.

Elections, Media coverage, Propaganda

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