Denis Peskov
Georgetown University
I was born in Russia and immigrated to Charlottesville, Virginia at the age of 5. In high school, I became a serious runner and ended up becoming a Regional Runner-Up in the 4x800m relay. Currently, I am attending Georgetown University and studying International Economics.
Pakistani Deaths: Loss of Life, Loss of Trust
December 6, 2011
Regardless of the justification for the bombing by NATO that led to the death of 24 Pakistani troops, the consequences thereof will serve as a deterrent of future military cooperation between Pakistan and the U.S. Friendly fire can be forgiven, but lives cannot be restored.
The Unavoidable Debt Problem
October 14, 2011
Although the deficit should not take precedence in this upcoming election, its role in the unsustainability of the economy should be noted. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Likewise, the towering $14 trillion citadel will not be deconstructed in a day.
In Russia, Two Steps Back-The New Czar
September 29, 2011
With the current Russian President Dmitri Medvedev stepping aside to allow former President and current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to run in his place, further questions remain about the direction Russia is heading. As NGJ's Denis Peskov reports, it is up to Putin to bring stability and direction to the lagging state.
