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Discusses the relationship between Russia and China as of January 20, 2001. Plans of the two nations to draft a formal treaty of peace and friendship; Details of Russia's sales of advanced ships and aircraft to China; Thought that the Russia-China relationship lacks real economic foundation; Threat of their partnership to the United States.

This article reports on the economy of Russia in 2010 and why it should not be criticised or underestimated by European or North American countries. The article discusses modernisation in Russia and its government in terms of political change, corruption, and legitimacy. Information is also provided on foreign relations between China and Russia.

The article focuses on politics in Russia in 2007. Particular attention is given to the leadership of Russian president Vladimir Putin, the policies of his administration, and Russia's place as an international presence. In 2007, Russia talked of reopening a naval base in the Mediterranean, played joint war games with China, and planted a Russian flag in the arctic. Article topics include Putin's ascension into the Kremlin, the recovery of Russian culture, and the mentality of the old KGB.

Presents brief articles pertaining to world politics as of May 15, 1999. Firing of Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov by President Boris Yeltsin; Bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia by North Atlantic Treaty Organization armed forces; Journey of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder to Beijing, China to discuss the bombing; Other articles.