Russia Eurasia Insider November 2009

The Russia Eurasia Insider is produced by the Russia and Eurasia Program and provides reports and analysis on the region's geopolitical engagement, economics and internal politics. The newsletter draws on several Russian, U.S. and international media sources, including Associated Press, Bloomberg, Financial Times, RIA Novosti, Interfax, and others.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Afghanistan: reflections on the Northern Distribution Network—Interview with Andrew Kuchins

Russians on the regional elections—What’s the alternative?

The Person of the Month: Oleg Orlov and the Memorial Human Rights Center

First Deputy Prime Minister, Igor Shuvalov, Addresses Russia and the Economy

Market Watch: Overview of Russian and CIS Economies