(Russia projects a sense of renewed power and prominenence...)
Russia projects a sense of renewed power and prominenence on the world stage; by 2020 it's expected to emerge as the fifth-largest economy in the world. Going forward, how the United States and Russia deal with each and with issues of mutual interest will have a significant impact around the globe. The Russia Balance Sheet sets forth a primer on Russia's current governmental and political infrastructure as well as its opportunity for growth. This important new book provides comprehensive, balanced, and accurate information on all key aspects of Russia and discusses what its status means for the US and other nations. To that end, the authors develop a cohesive, overarching framework that analyzes the nexus point of such areas as economic reforms and integration, domestic politics and society, foreign business partnerships, and energy demands. Based upon this foundation, the book capably suggests constructive policies for Russia and the next US administration that will take office in 2009.
Anders Åslund, Swedish economist. Senior economic advisor to Russian Government, 1991—1994, Ukrainian Government, 1994—1997; president Akaev Kyrgyz Republic, 1998—2004; Member Cosmos Club (Washington).
Background
Åslund, Anders was born on February 17, 1952 in Karlskoga, Sweden. Son of Ivan and Ingrid (Åblad) Åslund.
Education
Bachelor, University Stockholm, Sweden, 1976. Master of Science, Stockholm School of Economics, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oxford, England, 1982.
Career
Second secretary Swedish Embassy, Kuwait, 1977-1978. First secretary Swedish Permanent Delegation, Geneva, 1982-1984, Swedish Embassy, Moscow, 1984-1987. Research scholar Kennan Institute Advanced Russian Studies, Washington, 1987-1988.
Professor, director Stockholm Institute E. European Economics, Stockholm School of Economics, 1989-1994. Senior associate Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, 1994—2005, director Russian and Eurasian program, 2003—2005. Senior fellow Peterson Institute International Economics, since 2006.
Fellow World Economic Forum, Geneva, since 1991. Adjunct professor Georgetown University, Washington, since 2002.
(Russia projects a sense of renewed power and prominenence...)
Membership
Senior economic advisor to Russian Government, 1991—1994, Ukrainian Government, 1994—1997. President Akaev Kyrgyz Republic, 1998—2004. Member Cosmos Club (Washington).