All Posts Tagged With: "Garry Kasparov"
Why Putin is Immune to the American Reset (updated w/Q&A)
Speaking at a conference held by the Heritage Foundation on the problems of the US-Russia “Reset,” opposition leader Garry Kasparov argues that the United States is due for a reality check and needs to keep in mind that it is dealing with a dictator.
Oct 25, 2011 | Continued
Turning the Chessboard
Despite Medvedev’s return of the presidential gauntlet to Putin, some of the president’s supporters continue to look for a “liberating tsar” in the president. Opposition leader Garry Kasparov attempts to disavow them of this notion. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Oct 9, 2011 | Continued
Russian Oppositionists Unite to Boycott Duma Elections
A group of prominent Russian oppositionists have joined together to sign a declaration pledging to boycott upcoming elections to the State Duma, which the majority of Russians believe will not be free or fair.
Oct 5, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov: Look to Medvedev in Yaroslavl Tragedy
Garry Kasparov looks at the recent fatal plane crash in Yaroslavl in a broader context of the failures of Russia to reform it’s antiquated aviation industry and, more importantly, the chaos at the airport on the day of the tragedy that may have caused the accident.
Sep 18, 2011 | Continued
Garry Kasparov: We Must Boycott the Elections
With Parnas denied registration by Russian authorities, Garry Kasparov makes his case for a full-on boycott of upcoming Russian elections.
Jul 10, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov to Congress: Take a Courageous Stand
Full transcript of Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov’s testimony to US congressional leaders on the grave state of Russia’s political, judicial, and economic systems. Includes video of the question and answer session.
Jun 19, 2011 | Continued
WP: US Congress Should Heed Kasparov’s Words
The Washington Post’s Fred Hiatt writes on Garry Kasparov’s appearance before US congressional leaders, explaining the need to consider Russia’s economic and political situation far differently than they do right now.
Jun 18, 2011 | Continued
Russia-NATO Missile Defense Negotations Break Down
Garry Kasparov’s warnings that the US made a mistake in ratifying the New START treaty strike a chord as missile defense talks between NATO and Russia have broken down and Russia threatens to pull out of the treaty altogether.
Jun 9, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov: There’d Be No Putin Regime if Sakharov Lived
Opposition leader Garry Kasparov speaks about what Russia would look like today if physicist and dissident Andrei Sakharov was still alive.
May 21, 2011 | Continued
Occupier Day
Despite the abysmal living conditions of Russia’s veterans, the Kremlin routinely jumps at the chance to showcase them during annual Victory Day celebrations. But as Garry Kasparov argues, the real affront to the country’s veterans is far more sinister.
May 11, 2011 | Continued