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A Withering Tree of Peace
In Moscow, a birch tree that’s meant to symbolize U.S.-Russian friendship has several times failed to thrive, as Edward Lozansky recounts. But citizen diplomats keep trying.
Jeffrey Sachs: NATO Enlargement and Russian Resistance
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Below is a link to a speech by Columbia University’s Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, the well-known American economist who has made significant contributions to the fields of sustainable development and economic development. He has become an outspoken critic of American policy toward Russia.
Jeffrey Sachs is a well-known American economist, academic, and public policy analyst who has made significant contributions to the fields of sustainable development and economic development. He has held various prestigious positions throughout his career, including serving as the director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University and as a special advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General on the Millennium Development Goals. Sachs has authored numerous books and articles on topics related to economics, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. Website: jeffsachs.org
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Former Soviet dissident sees struggling tree as symbolic of US-Russian relations
Its leaves are brittle and brown, but the birch tree, recently planted in a small Moscow park as a hopeful symbol of enduring friendship between Russia and the United States, will grow green and strong again if Edward Lozansky is to realize his lifelong mission.
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