Indeed, there is every reason to believe that the serious flaws in evidence in previous Soviet union-wide elections will persist under the new Treaty.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

In short, the present lack of accountability for past aid to Russia like previous, undisciplined German assistance to the old Soviet Union is serving to provide a financial cushion actually to delay structural reform.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center for Security Policy | ��It��s Time For Change��: The West Can��t Afford Any More German ��Leadership�� On East-West Ties

In short, the present lack of accountability for past aid to Russia -- like previous, undisciplined German assistance to the old Soviet Union -- is serving to provide a financial cushion actually to delay structural reform.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy