The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia / Angus Roxburgh.

Author/creator Roxburgh, Angus
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : I.B. Tauris ; New York : Distributed in the U.S. exclusively by Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Descriptionxiv, 338 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Portion of title Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia
Contents 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.
Abstract "Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy resources 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."--Dust jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012371120
ISBN9781780760162
ISBN1780760167