All Posts Tagged With: "Aleksandr Golts"
Golts on Russia’s ‘Milk War’ With Belarus
Defense expert Aleksandr Golts examines the “milk war” taking place between Russia and Belarus, delving into the roots of the conflict and questioning Russia’s foreign policy motives. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jun 17, 2009 | Continued
Understanding the Georgian Mutiny
Reports from Georgia indicate that an attempted coup has been suppressed near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Russian defense analyst Aleksandr Golts examines the official version of events, and takes a skeptical eye to the “very convenient conspiracy” and whose interests it serves. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
May 7, 2009 | Continued
The Truth Behind Russia’s “Ultramodern” Military
Writing for the Yezhednevny Zhurnal, Russian defense expert Aleksandr Golts analyzes the latest disaster to strike the Russian Navy and explores the state of the Russian armed forces as a whole.
Nov 10, 2008 | Continued
Missile Defense and Hot Air from the Russian Foreign Ministry
Defense expert Aleksandr Golts analyzes the US-Russian conflict over missile defense bases in Eastern Europe, examining the latest vocal protest by Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. Full translation of the Yezhednevny Zhurnal article by theotherrussia.org.
Jul 9, 2008 | Continued
Georgia, Russia and the Art of Choosing Enemies
Aleksandr Golts relates the worsening relations between Russia and Georgia to the Cuban Missile Crisis, centering on a recent UN report that found Russia responsible for shooting down a Georgian spy drone. Translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jun 2, 2008 | Continued
Week in Review. Interregnum.
Aleksandr Golts reviews the past week in Russian affairs, noting the secrecy and uncertainty of the current period, as Russia’s elite hold their breath to see how the power structure will work with Dmitri Medvedev as president and Vladimir Putin as his prime minister.
Mar 16, 2008 | Continued
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