Russia Resurgent?
By: Frontline
Posted: Oct 23 08
Witnessed: 957 times
Regions: Russia
Issues: Armed conflict, Freedom of opinion & expression
Tags: caucasus, Frontline Club, journalism, military, news, Russia, world
Recent events in the Caucasus have highlighted the growing self-confidence of a newly resurgent Russia, that appears to be seeking to revive much of the old Soviet influence at home and abroad.
Should the West accept that Russia will continue to dominate in its sphere of influence or does it pose a renewed threat to Nato and its allies? And does the West have double-standards when it comes to dealing with Russia?
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