Russia After the Global Economic Crisis
These excellent essays by major Russian and Western scholars on Russia's key political and economic developments are vital reading for anybody who wants to understand Russia's current dilemma. --Carl Bildt, Minister for Foreign Affairs of SwedenRussia after the Global Economic Crisis, a brilliant sequel to the highly acclaimed The Russia Balance Sheet, first cogently assesses Russia's current structural and policy shortcomings brought into sharp focus by the economic crisis and then astutely sets forth tough choices Russia must make to avoid future stagnation and alienation. --Carla A. Hills, chair and CEO, Hills & CompanyThe book is a great example of a partnership between Russian and American experts. It provides a comprehensive and an independent view on Russia's mid-term and long-term challenges. While the book's conclusions are often controversial, it is a must read for everybody interested in the future of Russia. --Arkady Dvorkovich, aide to the President of the Russian Federation“….the book provides many useful insights that are valuable to political scientists and ordinary citizens alike.”-- Political Science Quarterly