The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia /
Angus Roxburgh.
- London : I.B. Tauris , 2012.
- xiv, 338 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ;
Includes bibliographical references.
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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Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-
Presidents--Russia (Federation)--Biography.
Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-