2.3. Regional approach
Conditions
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The given scenario of unification and stabilization
is, on
the one hand, probable because of the strength of its
similarity to Russian history, but on the other hand, it
has
a range of nuances connected with the peculiarities of a
modern interdependent world. Without considering the place
of Russia in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
and in the world community, this scenario is threatened
with
the creation of totalitarianism and possibly unpredictable
actions of the Russian leadership in the international
political arena. Essentially , without external support,
that scenario could not possibly occur along a purely
democratic and non-violent path.
In order to avoid such a turn of events,
it follows that
one must choose the path of strengthening the CIS as a
regional union of semi-states, and not waiting for their
eventual "puppetization." But this is possible
only as a
result of a speedy system of regulated access for foreign
private capital upon the guarantee of priorities and the
support of domestic entrepreneurialism.
With such a view of things, the regional
policy in the
near future should be built upon the following principles:
-- The transfer from the center to the regional level of
the burden of economic policies. It is at these regional
levels where the leadership can carry such policies out
more successfully taking into account local conditions.
-- Support of the authority of the center, which
would include representatives of the regions.
-- Concentration of efforts of the central powers in the
field of ensuring human rights to individuals, in foreign
policy, science, highway transportation and defense.
-- The retention of a mechanism of interregional
redistribution of resources.
-- Creation of a legal system whereby foreign
investment in
priority branches and regions is welcomed.
-- Execution of a complete program of regional
investment projects for all regions and large cities of
Russia.
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