Information on "Domestic Policy"
June 2013
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10 Jun 2013
Italy's Political Crisis
Italy’s most recent elections left the impression that it is a politically divided and seemingly ungovernable country. That may seem like a familiar tale, argues Roberto Mastroianni, but the election results actually reflect a 20-year transformation in Italian politics and a new capacity to export instability. More on «Italy's Political Crisis»
November 2012
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29 Nov 2012
More of the Same from China
China's next generation of leaders was recently unveiled at the Communist Party's 18th National Congress. Appointing hardliners to a slimmed down Politburo Standing Committee confirms that dramatic political changes will not be forthcoming, or so writes Axel Berkofsky. More on «More of the Same from China» -
20 Nov 2012
The Russian Federation's New Minister of Defense
As Andrzej Wilk reminds us, Anatoly Serdyukov was recently fired as Russia’s Defense Minister. While his replacement, Sergei Shoigu, is expected to instill a sense of calm at the Ministry, significant changes within the high command and among civilian staff shouldn’t be ruled out. More on «The Russian Federation's New Minister of Defense»
September 2012
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11 Sep 2012
The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws
If Dmitry Medvedev was politically conciliatory in his final months as Russia's president, then Vladimir Putin is now charting a more combative approach, says the FIIA's Sean Roberts. Such assertiveness may reflect the Kremlin's fears that Russia is on the brink of more political protests and a possible "color revolution." More on «The First 100 days of Putin's Presidency See a Tightening of the Screws»
May 2012
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14 May 2012
The Return of Old Putin and the New Future of Russia
Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin highlights the potential gap between his campaign promises and policy aims and voter expectations. More on «The Return of Old Putin and the New Future of Russia»
