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Fred Weir
Fred Weir is a Moscow correspondent for In These Times and regular contributor to the Christian Science Monitor, the London Independent, Canadian Press and the South China Morning Post. He is the co-author of Revolution from Above: The Demise of the Soviet System.
Most Recent Articles view all 15
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Russia’s Monroe Doctrine
Cornered by NATO’s expansion, Moscow reasserts its imperial ambitions
vol. 32, iss. 11 georgian war, nato, russia
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Putin Is Gone! Long Rule Putin!
With new president, Russians continue to forgo political voice for economic security
vol. 32, iss. 05
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From Autocracy With Love
Even as one-horse races go, Russia's current presidential campaign lacks suspense. There seems little doubt that President Vladimir… more
vol. 32, iss. 03
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Ethnic Cleansing in Russia
Putin stokes the flames of xenophobia by targeting non-Slavs in Georgia.
vol. 30, iss. 11 ethnic cleansing, international, russia
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No Reason to Exist
The steam explosion that tore the roof from Chernobyl’s fourth unit in the pre-dawn hours of April 26,… more
vol. 29, iss. 12
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‘Managed’ No More
Russians take to the streets to protest the privatization of their social welfare system.
vol. 29, iss. 09
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