An interpretive biography of one of Russia's most formidable leaders.

An interpretive biography of one of Russia s most formidable leaders

An assessment of Russia that suggests that we should look beyond traditional means of power to understand its strength and capacity to disrupt international pol

This book builds on the strengths of the previous volumes by the same author to provide the most detailed and nuanced account of the man, his politics and his p

"Media and public discussion tends to understand Russian politics as a direct reflection of Vladimir Putin's seeming omnipotence or Russia's unique history and