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
281. Georgia
2B. IMPORTANCE
292. The Obama-Medvedev Reset: Short Lived or DOA?
3C. HYPOTHESIS AND THEORY
303. The 2012 Election and Putin’s Third Term
41. Putin’s Evolving Anti-Americanism
314. Ongoing Events
52. Putin’s Hybrid-Authoritarian Machine
32G. CONCLUSIONS
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63. Implications of Russians’ Anti-Americanism
331. True Authoritarian States
7E. METHODOLOGY AND SOURCES
342. Hybrid Authoritarian States
8F. ROADMAP
351. Attack the Yeltsin Years
91. Early Life and College
362. State Control and Resource Theory
102. Into the Shadows: Putin in the KGB and the Case for a Long Term Cognitive Predisposition
37a. “Democratic” Elections
111. Putin in the Aftermath of Collapse
38b. Political Parties
12a. NATO
391. Elites
13b. Balkans
402. The Public at Large
14c. Economic Collapse and the Absence of U.S. Aid
41D. CONCLUSION
15a. Crisis in Chechnya
421. The Pre-Putin Years
16b. Presidential Election of 2000
432. Under Putin: Fluctuating or as Steady as Putin?
171. Integrate Into or With the West… or Neither?
441. Disenchantment Under Yeltsin
182. The Attacks of 9/11 and the Aftermath
452. Anti-Americanism to Demonstrate one’s Political Bona Fides
193. Brotherly Love: Putin and Bush
461. A Leader Representative of his Constituents
204. Iraq and a Sudden Turn Against America?
472. Distract the Constituents
215. Elections of 2003 and 2004
48D. CONCLUSION
221. Shift from the West
491. Summary of Findings
23a. NATO
502. The Russian Connection: Anti-Americanism and the Putin-State-Polity Link
24b. The Future of U.S. Unilateralism
511. Most Recent Events
25c. BMD
522. How Can America Cope?
26d. Western Turn by Former Constituent States
53C. FINAL ANALYSIS
273. Critical Reciprocity? Attack on Those who Criticize Him
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