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A display of supremacy In December 2011, members of the Russian opposition obtained video evidence of ballot stuffing committed by operatives from Vladimir Putin's United Russia party in that month's parliamentary elections. A series of unusu- ally large protests ensued. Putin weathered the furor and went on t

n authoritarians. Again, Russia has taken the lead, with the state's asser- tion of authority over history textbooks and the process, encouraged by Putin, of reassessing the historical role of Joseph Stalin. • The hiring of political consultants and lobbyists from democratic countries to represent t

hinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. 2016. Lintao Zhang/Getty Images

briefly as President Trump's national security adviser, did lucra- tive consulting work for a firm with ties to the government of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan before and immediately after the 2016 election. Among other things, Flynn wrote an op-ed that urged the American government to expel Feth

ation for rulers to hold on to power indefinitely in order to keep a large share of the wealth for themselves. That is what has happened in Russia. Vladimir Putin has made Russia less democratic, restricting liberties and limiting the Russian public's control over its government. Oil wealth gives Putin not on

adimir Putin has made Russia less democratic, restricting liberties and limiting the Russian public's control over its government. Oil wealth gives Putin not only the incentive but also the means to retain power: He, and others in his position, can bribe the populace with generous welfare benefits in

themselves. That is what has happened in Russia. Vladimir Putin has made Russia less democratic, restricti

013. Al Monitor Hard choices for Erdogan as he mulls candidacy for president Semih Idiz April 20, 2014 -- You have to hand it to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He is not one to mince his words whether he is hurling invective at his enemies or laying his future political intentions on the line. He

rers certainly have to be taken into account, but following them can only lead into the abyss. Today the system for running the country is called "Vladimir V. Putin." Can he change? I don't want to give a categorical answer: A human being is too complicated a creature for that. But the chances are slim, as are

on't want to give a categorical answer: A human being is too complicated a creature for that. But the chances are slim, as are the chances that Mr. Putin's inner circle would allow him to cede his presidential powers, even temporarily, a second time. He will not control what follows him. Inside the

day the system for running the country is called "Vladimir V. Putin." Can he change? I don't want to give a

tations) were not realized. The Arab revolutions ended up exposing Turkey's own weaknesses and contradictions, further aggravated by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's repressive policies and overweening political style. This became clear in the demonstrations that spread this spring from Istanbul's Taks

gnize Israel. • Meadows Predicts More Middle East Peace Deals. • Pompeo, Esper To Reinforce Trump's Anti-China Message In India. • WPost Analysis: Putin has Benefitted From Trump's Time In Office. • Thousands Of Belarusians Protest, Demanding Lukashenko's Resignation. • Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree To

re-election woes." Putin Rejects Trump's Criticism Of Hunter Biden's Business In Ukraine, Russia. Reuters (10/25, Osborn) reports Russian President Vladimir Putin "said on Sunday that he saw nothing criminal in Hunter Biden's past business ties with Ukraine or Russia, marking out his disagreement with one of

Reuters (10/25, Osborn) reports Russian President Vladimir Putin "said on Sunday that he saw nothing crimin

orts French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Sunday that France is recalling Ambassador to Turkey Herve Magro a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo§an "sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron's response to the beheading of a teacher who had shown students pictures of the prophet

Putin Most Likely Directing Election Influence Efforts To Support Trump. The New York Times (9/22, Barnes, Sanger, 18.61M) reports Russian President Vladimir Putin is "most likely continuing to approve and direct interference operations aimed at raising President Trump's re-election chances, a recent CIA analy

I and the Treasury Department have "identified Derkach as a Russian agent, but it has not been publicly reported that the CIA, NSA and FBI believed Putin may be personally directing the campaign." The CIA assessment described "Derkach's efforts in detail and said that his activities have included wor

Barnes, Sanger, 18.61M) reports Russian President Vladimir Putin is "most likely continuing to approve and

and his father, King Salman. Erdogan Breaks With Trump Over Israel Accords. The Washington Examiner (9/22, Gehrke, 448K) reports Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo§an "accused Israel of abusing the Palestinian people and lashed President Trump and Persian Gulf nations as 'collaborators' during his speech

Washington Post The glld . 1 1Sli Ill Jackson Diehl March 5 -- No one in Russia was in doubt about the outcome of Sunday's presidential election. Vladimir Putin's triumph was assumed. But there is feverish speculation, and great uncertainty, about what will happen beginning Monday, when Putin prepares to begi

tion. Vladimir Putin's triumph was assumed. But there is feverish speculation, and great uncertainty, about what will happen beginning Monday, when Putin prepares to begin a new six-year term. The question of the moment in Moscow is: How long will he last? Not long, according to some of the more feve

t the outcome of Sunday's presidential election. Vladimir Putin's triumph was assumed. But there is feveri

stration was now using this image of isolation against Israel's government. Mr. Panetta's criticism was promptly endorsed by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a harsh critic of Israel, who said Mr. Panetta was "correct in his assumptions." Indeed, almost every time the Obama administration has s

agreement was signed, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a joint

the gas agreement was signed, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a

S. hegemony into a more genuinely multipolar order. At the Asian security summit in Shanghai where the gas agreement was signed, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a joint statement calling on all nations to "give up the language of unilateral sanctions" and stop aiding

s The Failed Autocrat Despite Erdogan's Ruthlessness, Turkey's Democracy Is Still on Track Daron Acemoglu May 22, 2014 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was once the darling of the international community, but no more. He is still sometimes praised for stewarding Turkey through impressive e

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I and the Treasury Department have "identified Derkach as a Russian agent, but it has not been publicly reported that the CIA, NSA and FBI believed Putin may be personally directing the campaign." The CIA assessment described "Derkach's efforts in detail and said that his activities have included wor

Barnes, Sanger, 18.61M) reports Russian President Vladimir Putin is "most likely continuing to approve and

and his father, King Salman. Erdouan Breaks With Trump Over Israel Accords. The Washington Examiner (9/22, Gehrke, 448K) reports Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo§an "accused Israel of abusing the Palestinian people and lashed President Trump and Persian Gulf nations as 'collaborators' during his speech

ern authoritarians. Again, Russia has taken the lead, with the state's asser- tion of authority over history textbooks and the process, encouraged by Putin, of reassessing the historical role of Joseph Stalin. ¢ The hiring of political consultants and lobbyists from democratic countries to represent th

represent undue interference in their domestic affairs and a violation of national pre- rogatives. 3. Dictatorship of law: Initially articulated by Vlad- imir Putin, this phrase has come to signify the adoption of laws that are so vaguely written as to www.freedomhouse.org HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019241 --- PAGE BREAK

o cast ballots than it is for Hungarian citizens who are tempo- rarily working in Europe or elsewhere. ¢ Asa matter of high priority, both Orban and Pu- tin have secured domination over the judiciary with the goal of removing its role as a check on their power. ‘Law and Justice’ in Poland Like Hungary,

ernment. ls Orban a Central European version of Putin? Orban's domestic critics have often compared his governing style to that of Russian president Vladimir Putin. On the surface, the comparison seems unfair. Hungary is still rated Free by Freedom House. It still has genuine opposition parties, however we