We found in our readings that, "like the physical and life sciences, as well as other social sciences, economics relies on the scientific method " (McConnell, Brue, Flynn, 2013, p. 5). ... Gazprom also controls most of Russia's gas reserves, with more than 65% of proven reserves being directly controlled by the company and additional reserves being controlled by Gazprom in joint ventures with other companies. ... Canada's vast gas reserves, coupled with its relatively small population, provide the United States with a reliable source of natural gas imports to help meet rising demand....

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It can be a case of simple geometry, in which A interacts with B: but in a more complex system such as that of Asia, with the presence of more than one major actor, each with their distinct, sometimes conflicting political agendas, the interaction between A and B will be likely to affect C or influenced by C. ... Let us begin with a simpler model of strategic geometry which existed in Europe during the Cold War. ... "The most well-known and widely debated triangle being the Sino-Soviet-US grouping with at least 4 possible configurations." ... In addition, five others also helped to shape S...

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The powerful bond between economics and politics was the integral characteristic of the state socialist system created a situation that was unique for the successor states of the Soviet Union. The Communist regime was so ingrain in every aspect of Soviet life that the Russian people were left with little democratic tradition. ... He controlled to bulk of all the political power and with that he started a ruthless campaign of removing all opposition to the Communist rule. ... He began a policy called "Glasnost" which emphasized openness with regard to discussion of social problems and shortc...

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The country has been plagued with suicide bombings by various suicide bombers, who broke away from the Republic of Chechnya. ... The suicide bomber drove up to the Russian military hospital in a truck filled with explosives. ... There is speculation that there will also be long term effects according to Yasin, a top economist at the state University School of Higher Economics, who said "Regarding the more long-term effects, this certainly will affect the dynamics of balance of payments, of capital flight." ... From this ambiance Russia created a culture thickened with stories, which were tie...

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