Black, J. L. (Joseph Laurence) 1937- creator text nyu New York, N.Y Routledge 2020 1st issued in paperback. monographic eng

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xiii, 294 p. : maps. This book provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of Putin's third term as Russia's president. It covers political, international relations, economic and social issues, and provides a balanced assessment of Putin's successes and failures. These include the conflict in Ukraine, the annexation of Crimea, scandals associated with the Olympics, Russia's increasing involvement with Asia, including with the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation, and shifts in the economy away from huge reliance on energy resources. The book sets Putin's activities as president in their wider context, discussing his overall popularity, the weakness of potential opposition and the development of the Russian Federation as a relatively new state. Introduction -- The presidency -- The Russian Federation : strengths and strains -- The political cockpit -- The Ukraine conundrum -- Economic considerations -- Themes in foreign policy -- Military issues - Quality of life -- Lull before the storm? : concluding remarks. J. L. Black. Reprint. Originally published: 2019. Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich 1952- Russia (Federation) Foreign relations 21st century Russia (Federation) Economic conditions 21st century Russia (Federation) Politics and government 21st century DK510.763 .B53 2020 9780367582487 0367582481 2019001599 210520 on1225284568