Prior To Polls, Public Approval Rating Consensus Matters For Russian Leaders

One factor in Vladimir V. Putin’s selection as president was a survey that showed that Russians’ most admired figures were fictional tough guys, said Igor V. Zadorin, who headed the Kremlin’s in house sociology department.

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A Wake Up Call For The Philippines In Its Fight Against Corruption

Of all the Transparency International (TI) watchdog indices, The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) seems to be the most controversial after some quarters questioned its validity, arguing that it should be evidenced based.

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