‘unpredictability… a reason for hope’
“Historically, Russia has often demonstrated an ability to take
unexpected turns, whether for good or ill. Few people foresaw the
collapse of the Soviet empire. Russia today has a glass-like quality to
it: rigid and fragile at the same time, and liable to develop cracks in
unforeseen places. The danger lies in its unpredictability. Yet that
may also be a reason for hope.”
(The Economist, A special report on Russia, 11/29/2008)
