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Russian-Style Kleptocracy Is Infiltrating America
- avmich 8y ago> Washington had placed its faith in the new regime’s elites; it took them at their word when they professed their commitment to democratic capitalism. It is exactly this idea, with sides reversed, which is at least quite popular in Russia when discussing the trajectories of decision made at the time. Russian decision makers took Western advisers at their word regarding what steps, how and why should be made for the country to progress towards liberal values.