Welcome to Russian Politics! A site directed at learning about one of the worlds most powerful nations. Russia holds a permanent seat on the UN Security Council but regardless, they are still often criticized as having 'Cold War Hangover'. The transition from a Communist state into democracy has not been a fast, bloodless or easy journey and they can expect to struggle with the 2014 Olympic Games exposing Russia publicly once again. There is a price to pay for freedom.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Cold War Hangover

Curious as to what this means? So was I.
In short, this article highlights how technically Russia is now a democratic state but hate still lingers from the Russian cold war. Many Russians still refuse to see international organizations as friends. Rather, they still view them as a threat and enemy. The article also highlights why Russia's relations with the UN are becoming more unsettled.

http://www.russiaprofile.org/page.php?pageid=Politics&articleid=a1290432286
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  1. Mike MNovember 25, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    I think that this is a very important subject to keep an eye on because if Russia can’t trust Canada along with the rest of the world including organizations like the World Trade Organization and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, there may be some serious problems in the future. As you described Russia viewing most outside countries as enemies as apposed to friends, it could amp up unwanted speculation that could lead to further issues such as threats and attacks.

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