Table of Contents:
  • Intro; Table of Contents; Preface to the English Translation; Acknowledgments; 1. The Political System of Putin's Russia and Its Significance for World Affairs; 2. Russia Today: The History of How and Why It Came to Be; 3. Authoritarianism on the Periphery: Understanding Russia's Political System and How It Works; 4. The Future of Autocracy in Russia: What Do We Have to Tolerate (and for How Long)?; 5. In Lieu of a Conclusion; Afterword: 2018 and the Imperative for Change; Notes; Index