The Resurgence of Russia
Overview: Moscow Flexes Political Muscle()
March 5, 2007 Russia is back. Booming sales of oil and gas are driving Russia's economy to new levels, and Moscow is eager to prove that its humiliating years of post-communist uncertainty are over.
Part 1: Russian Foreign Policy Hints at New Cold War()
March 5, 2007 Fifteen years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the rhetoric from Moscow is once again confrontational. Some observers warn of a new Cold War and say the U.S. and Europe need to reassess their attitudes toward Russia.
Part 2: Russia Under Putin: Echoes of the Soviet Era()
March 6, 2007 Russia is undergoing an economic boom, and its citizens are free to travel and read what they want. But some observers say that Russian politics under President Vladimir Putin have come to resemble those of the old Soviet Union.
Part 3: Russia's New Dissidents Defend Human Rights()
March 7, 2007 Recent killings of prominent Kremlin critics have sent a chill through Russia's marginalized human rights community. Moscow is tightening its grip on such activist groups, which some are calling the country's "new dissidents."
Part 4: What Happened to Russian Democracy?()
March 8, 2007 President Vladimir Putin often is praised for creating stability and ending the lawlessness and corruption under his predecessor, Boris Yeltsin. But not everyone agrees: Some say Putin has stymied political progress in the process.
Part 5: U.S. Warily Eyes Thorny Relationship with Russia()
March 9, 2007 Recent anti-U.S. comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin highlight how low relations between the two countries have sunk. Now, Washington is reassessing its policy toward a newly assertive Russia — and its role on the world stage.
Profiles: Spotlight on Russian Opposition Leaders()
March 6, 2007 Read profiles of the politicians and human rights activists behind the opposition voices heard in this series of reports.
