Russia’s Domestic Security Wars
Putin’s Use of Divide and Rule Against His Hardline Allies
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Leadership, International
| Author: | Peter Reddaway | ISBN: | 9783319773926 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | March 19, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot | Language: | English |
| Author: | Peter Reddaway |
| ISBN: | 9783319773926 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | March 19, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot |
| Language: | English |
The book is a case study of Putin’s use of the tactics of divide and rule in relation to, particularly, the hard-line elements among his supporters. It illustrates Putin's methods of staying in power vis-à-vis groups that might put too much pressure on him, or who might even try to oust him. The project also suggests that Putin’s survival tactics have brought Russia to a deeply corrupt, state-dominated form of authoritarianism, which lacks deep institutional roots and will probably lead in due course to some form of state collapse. This work will appeal to a wide audience including political scientists, academics, graduate students, and everyone who is interested in contemporary Russian politics.
The book is a case study of Putin’s use of the tactics of divide and rule in relation to, particularly, the hard-line elements among his supporters. It illustrates Putin's methods of staying in power vis-à-vis groups that might put too much pressure on him, or who might even try to oust him. The project also suggests that Putin’s survival tactics have brought Russia to a deeply corrupt, state-dominated form of authoritarianism, which lacks deep institutional roots and will probably lead in due course to some form of state collapse. This work will appeal to a wide audience including political scientists, academics, graduate students, and everyone who is interested in contemporary Russian politics.
