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Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
, 2013.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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373 p.
Other Physical Details
: ill.
Dimensions
; 23 cm.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-332) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich,1952-
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Presidents-- Russia (Federation), Biography.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Russia (Federation), Politics and government, 1991-