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War with Iran? 5 ways events overseas could shape Obama's second term.

The threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program is the most urgent example of the foreign-policy challenges that face President Obama in his second term. Here are four others.
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Kremlin charges two Russian-Americans with industrial espionage

Charges against two men, one of whom worked for oil giant and joint venture TNK-BP, may be part of an effort to increase Russia's control over oil resources.
In Moscow, Rice signals warmer US-Russia ties

High-level talks on contentious issues such as missile defense had a markedly different tone from past rhetoric.
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In global capital markets, Russia eyes larger role

The investment push, fueled by a new sovereign wealth fund and eager Russian businessmen, has raised concerns of Moscow meddling abroad.
Armenia crackdown: an ex-Soviet pattern?

A state of emergency remains in place, after protesters alleging election fraud were dispersed last week.
Dependence on Russian gas worries some – but not all – European countries

Gazprom rattled the European Union by cutting – then restoring –Ukraine's gas supply this week.
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The Monitor's View: Russia's less-than-sure thing

There's no surprise in Russia's newly elected president – or is there?
Russian election: Medvedev set to become president in Sunday vote

Polls indicate more than two-thirds of voters plan to vote for Vladimir Putin's longtime aide, despite little campaigning.
Russians' political apathy frustrates feisty young journalist

Anastasia Chukovskaya sees a desire for stability that comes at the expense of freedoms.
The future that young Russians want

The Putin generation is often worldly, optimistic, and enthusiastic about democracy – as they define it.
As elections near, Putin assures Russia of a smooth transition

The Russian president hinted for the first time, however, that the balance of power shift in his favor if he becomes prime minister.
Putin threatens to aim missiles at Ukraine

The Russian president warns of a new arms race over Ukraine's NATO membership and possible hosting of US missile defense shield.
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It's Russian election season. So where's the campaign?

The race to replace Vladimir Putin officially starts Saturday, but Mr. Putin's handpicked successor has declined to campaign or publicly debate his opponents.
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It's official: Medvedev for (Russian) president

President Putin's chosen successor, he kicked off his campaign Tuesday with a Kremlin-sponsored speech.
Global elections watch: All eyes on U.S. race

Who would foreigners like to see at the helm of the world's superpower – a Republican or Democrat?