| Description |
xiv, 338 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-332) and index. |
| Contents |
Secret Policeman's Ball -- Courting the West -- Battle for Economic Reform -- Darker Side -- New Europe, Old Europe -- Putin Mark II -- Enemies Everywhere -- New Cold War -- Media, Missiles, Medvedev -- Descent into War -- Resetting Relations with the West -- Strongman and His Friends -- Tandemology. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-
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Presidents -- Russia (Federation) -- Biography.
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Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 1991-
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| ISBN |
9781780760162 |
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1780760167 |
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