All Posts Tagged With: "Wall Street Journal"

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Russia Worries About the Price of Oil, Not a Nuclear Iran

Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov calls for President Barack Obama to face the reality of Russia’s interests in continued high tensions in the Middle East, and to take a serious stance in talks with Moscow over Iran’s nuclear program.

Oct 28, 2009 | Continued
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Kasparov on Putin’s “Ninth Year in Power”

Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov cautions against jumping to quick conclusion on any liberalization taking place under Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.

May 13, 2009 | Continued
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Beware of Doing Deals With Putin – Kasparov

In his latest editorial for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov argues that the West should not prop up or “bail out” Russia’s authoritarian regime.

Mar 6, 2009 | Continued
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Why Russia Stokes Mideast Mayhem – Kasparov

In his latest editorial for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov calls on the international community to step up to dictatorships around the world. Repressive petroleum-funded governments like Russia, he argues, have an interest in destabilizing the Middle East, and failing to respond may have catastrophic results.

Jan 13, 2009 | Continued
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Kasparov: Obama Should Look Critically at Russia

In his latest editorial for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov advises that US President-elect Barack Obama take a close look at the record of Russia’s leaders, standing up for democratic values and the Russian people.

Nov 20, 2008 | Continued
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Putin Is Ruining Russia’s Economy – Kasparov

Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov links the Russian stock market collapse to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dmitri Medvedev. “Until Russia has a government that is accountable to its citizens, no company or individual will be safe here,” he writes.

Sep 19, 2008 | Continued
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Kasparov: The West Fueled Putin’s Sense of Impunity

Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov comments on the war between Russia and Georgia, blaming the West for letting Russia slip into authoritarianism.

Aug 15, 2008 | Continued
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Kasparov – Obama Should Stand Up to Russia’s Regime

Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov calls on Barack Obama to stand up for democracy and human rights, chastizing the Illinois Senator for giving Russia and China a pass while criticizing other nations with similarly poor human rights records.

Jul 29, 2008 | Continued
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Kasparov on Sochi Olympics in the Wall Street Journal

Garry Kasparov’s latest editorial discusses the unparalleled situation surrounding Russia’s 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, and calls for the West to stand up to Russia’s human rights violations.

Apr 28, 2008 | Continued
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Frontline Will Air “RUSSIA: PUTIN’S PLAN”

Frontline/World and PBS will air a deep look into Russia’s current state of affairs, free speech, and Putin’s post election plans. Look for the program on Tuesday, February 26th.

Feb 24, 2008 | Continued