Putin has re-established Russia's claim to world power by strengthening his autocratic rule at home, dominating or intimidating smaller independent neighbors and maintaining a pragmatic partnership with China. Russian policies depend on the use of oil and gas revenues, whose long-term prospects are questionable.
Putin has re-established Russia's claim to world power by strengthening his autocratic rule at home, dominating or intimidating smaller independent neighbors and maintaining a pragmatic partnership with China. Russian policies depend on the use of oil and gas revenues, whose long-term prospects are questionable.
Dina R. Spechler is associate professor of political science and adjunct associate professor of international studies, and faculty affiliate of the Russian and East European Institute at Indiana University. Martin C. Spechler is emeritus professor of economics and faculty affiliate of the Russian and East European Institute at Indiana University.