Russian Decline—or Renewal?
A new report from RAND warns of Russia's decline and growing problems in many areas, and offers four scenarios of possible challenges: War in Asia, Nuclear Accident, Terrorist Use of Nuclear Materials, and War in the Caucasus. But another assessment of recent trends cautiously points to dramatic reforms, a growing economy, and an upturn in optimism.
Тяжелая, однако, работа у ребят из RAND ;)