PUTIN: The History of the Reign & The Shape-Shifting Strategy
By United States Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, Christopher T. Gans
Length4h 57m
About this audiobook
In 'PUTIN: The History of the Reign & The Shape-Shifting Strategy,' readers embark on a deep dive into the strategic and political complexities of Vladimir Putin's leadership. This anthology brings together a compendium of analyses tackling the multifaceted dynamics of Putin's governance and its global implications. With a range of literary styles, from detailed policy critiques to narrative expository pieces, the collection spans a myriad of perspectives that illuminate the pivotal moments and policies that have shaped Russia's current trajectory. The anthology delineates a significant historical context, making connections between past and present geopolitical strategies and offering insight into the machinations of power. The esteemed authors, including the United States Department of Defense and the U.S. Navy, collaborate with Christopher T. Gans to provide a formidable exploration of the era defined by Putin's reign. Through their authoritative voices, the anthology aligns with modern political studies, reflecting the broader historical and cultural influences on Russia's international posture. By weaving together diverse insights from military, strategic, and academic backgrounds, the anthology enriches our understanding of the regional and global impacts of Putin's policies and leadership style. This collection is an indispensable resource for those yearning to uncover the complexity of a contemporary political juggernaut. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a diversity of thought-provoking perspectives on the intricacies of realpolitik and global strategy. Readers are encouraged to delve into this anthology not only for its educational rigor but for the rich dialogue it instigates among the contributing voices, making it a compelling read for scholars, policy analysts, and history enthusiasts alike.
Audiobook details
GenrePolitics and Government, Literary Classics
Length4 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A. PURPOSE
2B. IMPORTANCE
3C. HYPOTHESIS AND THEORY
41. Putin’s Evolving Anti-Americanism
52. Putin’s Hybrid-Authoritarian Machine
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63. Implications of Russians’ Anti-Americanism
7E. METHODOLOGY AND SOURCES
8F. ROADMAP
91. Early Life and College
102. Into the Shadows: Putin in the KGB and the Case for a Long Term Cognitive Predisposition
111. Putin in the Aftermath of Collapse
12a. NATO
13b. Balkans
14c. Economic Collapse and the Absence of U.S. Aid
15a. Crisis in Chechnya
16b. Presidential Election of 2000
171. Integrate Into or With the West… or Neither?
182. The Attacks of 9/11 and the Aftermath
193. Brotherly Love: Putin and Bush
204. Iraq and a Sudden Turn Against America?
215. Elections of 2003 and 2004
221. Shift from the West
23a. NATO
24b. The Future of U.S. Unilateralism
25c. BMD
26d. Western Turn by Former Constituent States
273. Critical Reciprocity? Attack on Those who Criticize Him
281. Georgia
292. The Obama-Medvedev Reset: Short Lived or DOA?
303. The 2012 Election and Putin’s Third Term
314. Ongoing Events
32G. CONCLUSIONS
331. True Authoritarian States
342. Hybrid Authoritarian States
351. Attack the Yeltsin Years
362. State Control and Resource Theory
37a. “Democratic” Elections
38b. Political Parties
391. Elites
402. The Public at Large
41D. CONCLUSION
421. The Pre-Putin Years
432. Under Putin: Fluctuating or as Steady as Putin?
441. Disenchantment Under Yeltsin
452. Anti-Americanism to Demonstrate one’s Political Bona Fides
461. A Leader Representative of his Constituents
472. Distract the Constituents
48D. CONCLUSION
491. Summary of Findings
502. The Russian Connection: Anti-Americanism and the Putin-State-Polity Link
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