The Rise and Fall of Putinism and the Stakes of a Global War
The Stakes of a Global War is a compelling collection of editorial articles spanning over two decades, from 1999 to 2025, by one of the bravest and most insightful commentators writing on Russia today, Andrei Piontkovsky. This powerful work dissects the rise of "Putinism" and its profound impact on Russia and the world stage.
Piontkovsky, a Russian scientist and political writer, offers a sharp, polemical analysis of Vladimir Putin's presidency, tracing Russia's shift from a nascent "New Russia" to an aggressive, authoritarian state. From early warnings about totalitarian tendencies to stark predictions of war, the book chronicles events like the Chechen conflict, the annexation of Crimea, and the escalating tensions leading to a global crisis. With a keen eye for political maneuvering and societal shifts, Piontkovsky's writings delve into the Kremlin's strategies, the manipulation of public opinion, and the West's complex relationship with Russia. The Stakes of a Global War also examines the 2024 US presidential election and its implications for international relations, alongside the ongoing war in Ukraine. Featuring a preface by Kremlin critic Leonid Nevzlin, this book provides a critical perspective on contemporary history, offering insights into the forces shaping our world and the high stakes of global conflict. Piontkovsky's work is both a historical record and a prophetic warning, challenging readers to confront the realities of power and the fragility of peace.
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The Rise and Fall of Putinism and the Stakes of a Global War
The Stakes of a Global War is a compelling collection of editorial articles spanning over two decades, from 1999 to 2025, by one of the bravest and most insightful commentators writing on Russia today, Andrei Piontkovsky. This powerful work dissects the rise of "Putinism" and its profound impact on Russia and the world stage.
Piontkovsky, a Russian scientist and political writer, offers a sharp, polemical analysis of Vladimir Putin's presidency, tracing Russia's shift from a nascent "New Russia" to an aggressive, authoritarian state. From early warnings about totalitarian tendencies to stark predictions of war, the book chronicles events like the Chechen conflict, the annexation of Crimea, and the escalating tensions leading to a global crisis. With a keen eye for political maneuvering and societal shifts, Piontkovsky's writings delve into the Kremlin's strategies, the manipulation of public opinion, and the West's complex relationship with Russia. The Stakes of a Global War also examines the 2024 US presidential election and its implications for international relations, alongside the ongoing war in Ukraine. Featuring a preface by Kremlin critic Leonid Nevzlin, this book provides a critical perspective on contemporary history, offering insights into the forces shaping our world and the high stakes of global conflict. Piontkovsky's work is both a historical record and a prophetic warning, challenging readers to confront the realities of power and the fragility of peace.
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The Stakes of a Global War is a compelling collection of editorial articles spanning over two decades, from 1999 to 2025, by one of the bravest and most insightful commentators writing on Russia today, Andrei Piontkovsky. This powerful work dissects the rise of "Putinism" and its profound impact on Russia and the world stage.
Piontkovsky, a Russian scientist and political writer, offers a sharp, polemical analysis of Vladimir Putin's presidency, tracing Russia's shift from a nascent "New Russia" to an aggressive, authoritarian state. From early warnings about totalitarian tendencies to stark predictions of war, the book chronicles events like the Chechen conflict, the annexation of Crimea, and the escalating tensions leading to a global crisis. With a keen eye for political maneuvering and societal shifts, Piontkovsky's writings delve into the Kremlin's strategies, the manipulation of public opinion, and the West's complex relationship with Russia. The Stakes of a Global War also examines the 2024 US presidential election and its implications for international relations, alongside the ongoing war in Ukraine. Featuring a preface by Kremlin critic Leonid Nevzlin, this book provides a critical perspective on contemporary history, offering insights into the forces shaping our world and the high stakes of global conflict. Piontkovsky's work is both a historical record and a prophetic warning, challenging readers to confront the realities of power and the fragility of peace.

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ISBN-13: 9798887198385
Publisher: Cherry Orchard Books
Publication date: 02/03/2026
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook

About the Author

Andrei Piontkovsky (born in 1940) is a Russian scientist, political writer and analyst, and a member of PEN International. He has been a regular political commentator for the BBC World Service and Radio Liberty as an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin. In 2016, He fled from Russia under threat of arrest and received political asylum in the USA. Dr. Piontkovsky is also a popular videoblogger and the author of several books on the Putin presidency, including Another Look Into Putin’s Soul and Russian Identity.

Dr. Piontkovsky’s writing has been compared to that of the late Charles Krauthammer—it is incisive, analytically rigorous, witty, and imbued with an authoritative moral clarity.

Piontkovsky holds a doctorate in mathematics from Moscow State University and is a member of the American Mathematical Society.


Jason Galie is a Russian language analyst with the State Department. He taught Russian to English translation for ten years at the Defense Language Institute and various levels of the Russian language at Columbia University, Middlebury College, The George Washington University, and American University. He lives in Washington, DC.


Andrei Piontkovsky (born in 1940) is a Russian scientist, political writer and analyst, and a member of PEN International. He has been a regular political commentator for the BBC World Service and Radio Liberty as an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin. In 2016, He fled from Russia under threat of arrest and received political asylum in the USA. Dr. Piontkovsky is also a popular videoblogger and the author of several books on the Putin presidency, including Another Look Into Putin’s Soul and Russian Identity.

Dr. Piontkovsky’s writing has been compared to that of the late Charles Krauthammer—it is incisive, analytically rigorous, witty, and imbued with an authoritative moral clarity.

Piontkovsky holds a doctorate in mathematics from Moscow State University and is a member of the American Mathematical Society.

Table of Contents

Preface: A Prophet in an Alien Land, by Leonid Nevzlin

The Doomed City (October, 1999)

Six Kilometers of Hell (January, 2000)

Putinism as the Highest and Final Stage of Bandit Capitalism in Russia (January, 2000)

The Spy Who Came into the Cold (January, 2000)

Apocalypse Now (April, 2000)

King and the President (September, 2000)

Thunderous, Prolonged Applause: All Rise (so they won’t be sent to sit—in jail) (November, 2003)

Putin Forever (March, 2004)

The Road to Serfdom (June, 2005)

The Unanswered Question (September, 2005)

More Dangerous than an Enemy (March, 2006) 

At the Window to Europe (June 2006)

Who Killed Anna Politkovskaya (October, 2006)

From Russia with Death (November, 2006)

Saving Lt. Col. Putin (December, 2006)

Russia's Western Neurosis (February, 2007)

Does Moscow Want a Nuclear Iran? (April, 2007)

From Yeltsin to Putin (April, 2007)

Lugovoi for President (July, 2007)

Why Russia’s Youth Hate America (August, 2007)

A Missed Opportunity (Our Niche) (October, 2007)

Russia’s Kleptocracy part I (November, 2007)

Russia’s Kleptocracy part II (November, 2007)

Endgame for Iran (January, 2008)

American Elections Spark Russian Interest (March, 2008)

The Kremlin Dreamers (July, 2008)

The “Grad”s of August (August, 2008)

A Sorry Excuse for a Fuhrer and a Sorry Excuse for an Empire (December, 2014)

The Tolling of the Bells (October, 2017)

Awaiting the Enemy’s Corpse (March, 2021)

If the West Falters (January, 2022)

US Must Arm Ukraine Now, Before It's Too Late (August, 2022)
A New Steinmeier Formula (October, 2022)
On the Death of the Patriarch (January, 2023)
Without Making the West Bleed (March, 2023)
A White House Divided on Russia and Ukraine? (September, 2023)
Is CIA Director Bill Burns Helping Ukraine to Win or Blocking It? (September 2023)
How the West Can and Must Triumph in World War IV (October, 2023)
Anything but War? (January, 2024) 
The Manchurian Candidate (January, 2024)
The Macron Doctrine (March, 2024)
La Grandeur de la France (April, 2024)
The Leaders of the Free World (April, 2024)
A Rivalry for Leadership (April, 2024)
A Personal Duel: Macron vs. Putin (May, 2024) 
Putin’s War Post-Patrushev (May, 2024) 
Pro-Ukrainian Shift in US Congress and Its Implications (May, 2024)
My Theory for Delivering Victory to Ukraine (June, 2024)
Fake Shahed Putin Plays His Last Scoundrel Card – Trump (June, 2024)
Overcoming the Dementia of the Free World (July, 2024)
Still Time to Save US and Ukraine from Putin and His ‘Western’ Stooges (July, 2024)
Choosing Best US Strategy Towards Russia and Ukraine (August, 2024)
Letter to the Editor – A Further Tribute to Peter Reddaway (August, 2024)
Ukraine’s Counter-Invasion of Russia’s Kursk Region May Decide the War (August, 2024)
Ukraine’s Audacity (August, 2024)
The Candidates’ Debate Will Take Place Under Grandpa Biden’s Shadow (September, 2024)
After the Debate (September, 2024)
Hic Rhodus, hic salta (September, 2024)
Invite Ukraine to Join NATO Now (October, 2024)
Black Friday for Ukraine and the World (November, 2024)
European Army Organization (EAO) (November, 2024)
Does Trump Want to Be Remembered as Chamberlain or Churchill? (December, 2024)
The Little Boy from Aleppo and the Little Girl from Vinnitsa (December, 2024)
The Courage of the White Flag (January, 2025)

How the “Grown-ups” in the White House Can Win World War IV (February, 2025)

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