The hearing will examine ways the U.S. Government can live up to its commitment to promote human rights and democratic governance in Russia while preserving a relationship with Moscow that advances U.S. interests and is conducive to resolving issues of importance to both nations and the international community. Russia’s economic resurgence and re-emergence as an important political player in the international community has increased focus on its domestic governance and its place among the industrial democracies of the world. Actions by Russian law enforcement authorities to intimidate political opposition and NGOs during the recent G-8 summit heightened concerns about Russia’s place among the major industrialized democracies of the world.
Member
Hon. Sam Brownback
Chairman
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Witnesses
Felice D. Gaer
Chair
Commission on International Religious Freedom
Carl Gershman
President
National Endowment for Democracy
Tom Melia
Deputy Executive Director
Freedom House
Fritz Ermarth
Former Chairman
National Intelligence Council
Nikolas Gvosdev
Editor
The National Interest
Relevant Issues
Relevant Countries
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