Democrat Or Autocrat?

After last week's Duma elections, Russia's future lies more than ever in the hands of Vladimir Putin. Parties loyal to the President swept the parliament — albeit by tactics condemned by foreign observers. So Putin now has the power to transform the country — but does he have the vision? Watch these crucial areas:

PRESIDENT TILL 2011?: Up for re-election in March 2004, Putin insists he has no plans to amend the constitution to change the presidential term from four to seven years — or lift the two-term limit. Allies and adversaries alike predict...