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The strongman Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia

By Angus , Vladimir Vladimirovič;Putin , Putin , Vladimir Vladimirovich;Roxburgh

Book information

Publisher
IB Tauris B
ISBN
9781780760162, 9780857730367, 1780760167
Language
english
Format
MOBI
Filesize
1 MB (1446059 bytes)
Pages
1 vol. (XIV-338 p.- [16] p. de pl.) : ill., couv.
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
Corruption--Russie--1990-...;Crise économique (200

Description

The secret policeman's ball -- Courting the West -- The battle for economic reform -- The darker side -- New Europe, old Europe -- Putin Mark II -- Enemies everywhere -- A new Cold War -- Media, missiles, Medvedev -- The descent into war -- Resetting relations with the West -- The strongman and his friends -- Tandemology;Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy strength as a foreign policy weapon, while at home he has cracked down on opponents, adamant that only he has the right vision for his country's future.

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