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Book

The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia

Call Number

  • 947.086 R887 (CEN)

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Publication Information

London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2012.

Physical Description

xiv, 338 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 23 cm.

Summary

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.

Contents

  • 1. The secret policeman's ball
  • 2. Courting the West
  • 3. The battle for economic reform
  • 4. The darker side
  • 5. New Europe, old Europe
  • 6. Putin Mark II
  • 7. Enemies everywhere
  • 8. A new Cold War
  • 9. Media, missiles, Medvedev
  • 10. The descent into war
  • 11. Resetting relations with the West
  • 12. The strongman and his friends
  • 13. Tandemology.

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