August 7, 2015
A selection of Western and Russian experts respond to a question from CGI on the latest foreign policy developments affecting Russia and Eurasia.
This time, we discuss whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is the main force shaping modern-day Russia, or whether he is more of a product–and perhaps an inevitable one–of Russia’s history, political traditions, and national mindset.
Matthew Rojansky, Director, Kennan Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
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Vladimir Putin is as much a product of Russian history, culture and collective memory as any other Russian leader. In fact his appeal to many Russians is in his very …read more
Source: Center on Global Interests