Putin

Analysis of Putin's Second Term

analysis of Putin''s second term as President

Biographical Information

more biographical information in the light of recent research

Policy Process and Elites

detailed discussion of changes to the policy process and the élites around Putin

State-Society Relations

developments in state-society relations including the conflicts with oligarchs such as Khodorkovsky

Party System and Electoral Legislation

review of changes affecting the party system and electoral legislation, including the development of federalism in Russia

Economic Performance

details on economic performance under Putin, including more discussion of the energy sector and pipeline politics

Russia's International Relations

Russia’s relationship with NATO after the ‘big bang’ enlargement, EU-Russian relations after enlargement, and Russia’s relations with other post-Soviet states

Conclusion

the conclusion brings us up-to-date with debates over the question of democracy in Russia today and the nature of Putin’s leadership and his place in the world.

Putin is essential reading for all scholars and students of Russian politics.