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Now in a thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition, this classic text provides the most authoritative and current analysis of contemporary Russia. Leading scholars explore the daunting domestic and international problems Russia confronts, considering a comprehensive array of economic, political, foreign policy, and social issues. Putin’s approach for dealing with his country’s challenges emphasizes recentralization of power and a strong state. He has returned to power for a fourth term amidst unresolved policy issues both domestically and from the international community. Only by understanding these challenges—and previous efforts to deal with them—will it be possible to understand the trajectory for Russia. Well written and clearly organized, this text is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand contemporary Russia.
Preface
Introduction: Prospects during Putin’s Fourth Term
Stephen K. Wegren
Part I: Domestic Politics
1 Political Leadership
Richard Sakwa
2 Regional Politics
Nikolai Petrov and Darrell Slider
3 The Role of Law
Kathryn Hendley
4 Civil Society and Protest
Alfred B. Evans Jr.
5 The Media
Maria Lipman
Part II: The Economy and Society
6 Economic Inequality and Social Policy
Thomas F. Remington
7 Economic Policy
Laura Solanko and Pekka Sutela
8 Crime and Corruption
Louise Shelley
9 Gender and Politics
Janet Elise Johnson and Alexandra Novitskaya
Part III: Russia and the World
10 Relations with the United States
Andrei P. Tsygankov
11 Relations with the European Union
Jeffrey Mankoff
12 Russia-China Relations
Jeanne L. Wilson
13 Food and Foreign Policy
Stephen K. Wegren and Alexander M. Nikulin
14 Energy
Stefan Hedlund
15 The Military
Bettina Renz
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Now in a thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition, this classic text provides the most authoritative and current analysis of contemporary Russia. Leading scholars explore the daunting domestic and international problems Russia confronts, considering a comprehensive array of economic, political, foreign policy, and social issues. Putin’s approach for dealing with his country’s challenges emphasizes recentralization of power and a strong state. He has returned to power for a fourth term amidst unresolved policy issues both domestically and from the international community. Only by understanding these challenges—and previous efforts to deal with them—will it be possible to understand the trajectory for Russia. Well written and clearly organized, this text is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand contemporary Russia.
