Its inclusion as one of the BRICs -- the elite group of large emerging economies -- seemed natural . Russia Foundation chair David Clark questions the extent of Russian involvement . He says Putin 's threat to seize Western assets has turned Russia into an investment risk . Russian influence on Western exports might prove risky for Russia , he writes .
Russia Foundation chair David Clark questions the extent of Russian involvement . He says Putin 's threat to seize Western assets has turned Russia into an investment risk . Russian influence on Western exports might prove risky for Russia , he writes .