Is Russian Democracy Doomed? The Ascent of the Inflationists

A year after the election that ended the rule of president Mikheil Saakashvili’s National Movement, Georgia has seen further remarkable developments that raise key questions for struggling postcommunist democracies and,…

There was nothing inevitable about the unraveling of Soviet communism. The role played by individuals such as Aleksandr Yakovlev was crucial.

There is a future for democracy in Russia, but it may have to wait until the people begin to feel the problems created by the current system.