Now in a thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition, this classic text provides the most authoritative and current analysis of contemporary Russia. Leading scholars explore the daunting domestic and international problems Russia confronts, considering a comprehensive array of economic, political, foreign policy, and social issues. Putin's approach for dealing with his country's challenges emphasizes recentralization of power and a strong state. He has returned to power for a fourth term amidst unresolved policy issues both domestically and from the international community. Only by understanding these challenges-and previous efforts to deal with them-will it be possible to understand the trajectory for Russia. Well written and clearly organized, this text is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand contemporary Russia.
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Putin's Russia: Past Imperfect, Future Uncertain
Now in a thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition, this classic text provides the most authoritative and current analysis of contemporary Russia. Leading scholars explore the daunting domestic and international problems Russia confronts, considering a comprehensive array of economic, political, foreign policy, and social issues. Putin's approach for dealing with his country's challenges emphasizes recentralization of power and a strong state. He has returned to power for a fourth term amidst unresolved policy issues both domestically and from the international community. Only by understanding these challenges-and previous efforts to deal with them-will it be possible to understand the trajectory for Russia. Well written and clearly organized, this text is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand contemporary Russia.
Now in a thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition, this classic text provides the most authoritative and current analysis of contemporary Russia. Leading scholars explore the daunting domestic and international problems Russia confronts, considering a comprehensive array of economic, political, foreign policy, and social issues. Putin's approach for dealing with his country's challenges emphasizes recentralization of power and a strong state. He has returned to power for a fourth term amidst unresolved policy issues both domestically and from the international community. Only by understanding these challenges-and previous efforts to deal with them-will it be possible to understand the trajectory for Russia. Well written and clearly organized, this text is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand contemporary Russia.
Stephen K. Wegren is professor of political science at Southern Methodist University.
Table of Contents
Preface Introduction: Prospects during Putin’s Fourth Term Stephen K. Wegren Part I: Domestic Politics 1 Political Leadership Richard Sakwa 2 Regional Politics Nikolai Petrov and Darrell Slider 3 The Role of Law Kathryn Hendley 4 Civil Society and Protest Alfred B. Evans Jr. 5 The Media Maria Lipman Part II: The Economy and Society 6 Economic Inequality and Social Policy Thomas F. Remington 7 Economic Policy Laura Solanko and Pekka Sutela 8 Crime and Corruption Louise Shelley 9 Gender and Politics Janet Elise Johnson and Alexandra Novitskaya Part III: Russia and the World 10 Relations with the United States Andrei P. Tsygankov 11 Relations with the European Union Jeffrey Mankoff 12 Russia-China Relations Jeanne L. Wilson 13 Food and Foreign Policy Stephen K. Wegren and Alexander M. Nikulin 14 Energy Stefan Hedlund 15 The Military Bettina Renz About the Contributors Index