1. LETTER TO A WASHINGTON SULTAN.
- Author
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Zlobin, Andrei
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OPEN letters , *PRESIDENTS , *AUTHORITARIANISM , *INTERNATIONAL relations , *FREEDOM of the press - Abstract
Presents an open letter by the European Union (EU) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) leaders cataloging Vladimir Putin's undemocratic behavior and international misconduct. Accusation by U.S. and European foreign policy specialists against Putin's plan to restore the authoritarian regime in Russia; Urging by the group for the EU and NATO countries to recognize the failure of their policy towards the Kremlin; Concern over Russia's undercutting of press freedom, removal of the federal system's checks and balances and imprisonment of political rivals; Refusal to comply with international treaty organization and using the rhetoric of militarism.
- Published
- 2004