The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia /
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...
Main Author: | Roxburgh, Angus |
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Corporate Author: | ebrary, Inc |
Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
I.B. Tauris,
2012.
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Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |