Putinism: The Slow Rise of a Radical Right Regime in Russia

by Marcel Van Herpen

Overview

In this original analysis of contemporary Russia, the author shows how Putin's regime is a completely new, right-wing political model that combines features of Mussolini's Italy with the 19th Century Bonapartism of Napoleon III and 21st Century Populism of Berlusconi. An essential read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137282804
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/21/2013
Edition description:	2013
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

MARCEL H. VAN HERPEN is Director of the Cicero Foundation, an independent pro-EU think tank based in Paris and Maastricht. He is a regular collaborator with the US think tank The National Interest. His research interests include defence and security in Central and Eastern Europe.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments PART I: 'WEIMAR RUSSIA'? THE VALIDITY OF A HISTORICAL PARALLEL Russia And The Weimar Republic: Does A 'Weimar Parallel' Exist? The 'Weimar Parallel': Economic, Political, And Societal Aspects The 'Weimar Parallel' – Socio-Psychological Aspects Post-Imperial Pain And The Making Of A New National Myth PART II: THE SPECTER OF A FASCIST RUSSIA What Is Fascism? Defining Fascism: The Thin Method Defining Fascism: The Thick Method Putinism And Fascism: The Eleven Differences (Part I) Putinism And Fascism: The Eleven Differences (Part Ii) PART III: PUTINISM, BONAPARTISM, AND BERLUSCONISM Putinism And Bonapartism: The Ten Resemblances Putinism And Berlusconism Putinism: A Hybrid Mixture Of Mussolinian Fascism, Bonapartism, And Berlusconism

Editorial Reviews

'...van Herpen's book rises above many current Western publications about Russia.' Volodymyr Kravchenko, Forum for Ukrainian Studies

'A book which made quite a stir in academic circles.' Ukrainian Week

'This is a brief and incisive book, which helps you to understand the framework and methods behind Putin's Russia.' Goodreads

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