Deputy oil minister Abdo Hussameddin's defection to the Opposition might start a wider split.
Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Russia. Show all posts
Russia: Is political evolution possible?
In a state where the traditional media is constrained and one party dominates.
The Arab World: Unfinished revolutions
In Egypt, Syria and Bahrain, the fight for democracy persists. The liberations of Tunis and Tripoli were just the start.
Turkey: Could the Turks intervene in Syria?
NATO and the US won't get embroiled in the Syrian political quagmire, but could the Turks?
Indonesia: Witness the Papuan spring
Indonesian security forces disperse 5,000 from Third Papuan Congress rally near Jayapura. What next?
Russia: the location of your next office?
As the EU economy plateaus, or in Germany's case dives, more companies view Russia as a growth opportunity.
Turkey: foreign policy is coming of age
Not since the heady days of Ottoman power has Turkey so effectively pulled its weight in world affairs.
Britain: with the most pro-growth government in history
So says William Hague at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. But how fast could the UK grow?
Russia: a country of Tsars
Vladimir Putin looks set to be in charge until 2024, but his hold on power could extend way beyond then.
Zambia: should China worry about Sata's victory?
Sentiment turns against Chinese investment in Africa as others vie for influence.
Where are they now? Denis Healey
He of the bushy eyebrows, the most notable living Labour politician never to have been Prime Minister of the UK.
World: which country will call the 21st Century theirs?
Two vie, but only one is likely to achieve this accolade.
Africa: the next property hot-spot?
As the Chinese property bubble looks set to pop, Australian and US house prices continue to decline. Investors eye the Sub-Sahara.
Where are they now? Václav Havel
The playwright turned politician who stoked the Velvet Revolution and became the first President of the Czech Republic. Where is he now?
Election Special: Latvia
On September 17 Latvians elect a new parliament. Will ex-president Valdis Zatlers' centre-right Reform Party achieve a majority?
World: is your country growing fast enough?
People aspire to ever higher living standards, so where will grow fastest by 2016.
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