ABSTRACT
This book provides an overview of the state of Russia after the 2012 presidential election. It considers a wide range of both domestic and international issues, examining both the run up to and the consequences of the election. It covers political, economic, and social topics. It assesses the political scene both before and after the election, and discusses the nature of and likely future of democracy in Russia. The election’s impact on the Russian economy is discussed in detail, as are Russia’s relationships with the United States, the European Union, and other parts of the world.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|86 pages
Domestic affairs
chapter 1|16 pages
The 2011–12 Russia elections
part II|49 pages
Economic and international related issues
chapter 7|20 pages
Tandemology as spectator sport
chapter 8|15 pages
The Kremlin's future priorities in harnessing hard power
part III|79 pages
Foreign affairs