Russia's Resurgence: Putin's Reign and Power amidst Conflict and Consolidation

Putin's reign, marked by strategic power consolidation both within Russia and externally, reflects a larger national narrative of Russia's resurgence. This resurgence is rooted in historical revisionism, manipulation of resources like energy, and the creation of an imperial narrative that seeks to reclaim Russia's former glory. The book explores the duality of Russia's power: its internal consolidation through silencing opposition and control over media, as well as its external ambitions th...