The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia /
Roxburgh, Angus.
The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia / Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia Angus Roxburgh. - 2nd. ed., revised and updated. - xviii, 373 p. , 16 p. of plates : ill. ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 356-366) and index.
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 -- Putin Mark III.
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.
9781780765044 (pbk.)
2013431764
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-
Presidents--Russia (Federation)--Biography.
20150300
Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-
Rusia--Política y gobierno--1991-
338 DK 510.766 / P988R 2013
947.086
The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia / Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia Angus Roxburgh. - 2nd. ed., revised and updated. - xviii, 373 p. , 16 p. of plates : ill. ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 356-366) and index.
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 -- Putin Mark III.
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.
9781780765044 (pbk.)
2013431764
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-
Presidents--Russia (Federation)--Biography.
20150300
Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-
Rusia--Política y gobierno--1991-
338 DK 510.766 / P988R 2013
947.086