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Russia Prepares for Duma Vote Under Shadow of Crackdown on Dissent
MT: Crackdown on Civil Society Cleared United Russia’s Campaign Path
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A World-Class Education: How the Russian State Strives for Global Academic Recognition While Undercutting Its Universities at Every Step
Meduza: Russia’s Drive for Global Academic Recognition Undercut by Country’s Policies
Belarus
Moscow, Minsk Program Themselves for Success
Putin, Lukashenko to Sign Most Integration Plans; Talks Continue on Fuel Prices, Taxes
Georgia
Tbilisi Suspected of Turning Toward Moscow
Tbilisi Refuses EU Loan Citing Lack of Need; Critics in Brussels Allege Backsliding From Democracy
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World Politics
Partner Containment Strategy
Taki: Alliance With Iran Could Help Russia Rein In Increasingly Ambitious Turkey in South Caucasus
Military Affairs
Younger Brother in Arms: Russia and China Are Consolidating Their Military Ties, But Beijing Seems To Be Playing First Fiddle in the Duo (Read this article online for FREE)
Golts: Helping Beijing Build a MAEWS Could Undermine Moscow’s Position on Global Stage