The next Russian president will be the product of a political system that remains mystifyingly opaque, and we shouldn't forget it.

Vladimir Putin could use the unpredictability of Russian politics to continue to lead the country even after his presidency.

From the public outcry over the Bush administration's measures to combat terrorism, one might suppose that America is well on the way to becoming a police state.

It is likely that Vladimir Putin will find a way to continue to serve as Russian president.

It is likely that Vladimir Putin will find a way to continue to serve as Russian president.