http://www.rferl.org/releases/2004/12/289-191204.asp
"President Vladimir Putin's centralization of power within the Kremlin has not proved effective in combating either corruption or terrorism in Russia, say three experts on transnational crime in that country. The three experts, who spoke at a recent RFE/RL briefing, said the concentration of power had weakened efforts at rooting out corruption by silencing Russia's civil society and making it easier for terrorists to operate within Russia. "
