Just what does Vladimir Putin plan to do with his party’s new mandate? Consolidating executive authority and one-party rule both seem to be in the cards.
Many speculate that Vladimir Putin will try to stay in the Russian government, either by continuing as president or becoming prime minister. However, he might prefer a more “behind-the-scenes” role.
As the Second Chechen War enters its sixth year, there is a pressing need to create an international commission to look into the important unanswered question of how it began.