{"product_id":"eternal-putin-confronting-navalny-the-pandemic-sanctions-and-war-with-ukraine-9781666919035","title":"Eternal Putin?: Confronting Navalny, the","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe short period of time stretching from the dramatic Constitutional amendments of January 2020 to the war launched by Vladimir Putin against Ukraine in February, 2022, marked a sharp turning point in Russian history. The author explains how Russia got to that point of war. Although Putin, termed ‘eternal’ because of amendments that allow him to run for two more terms as president, is everywhere in it, the book is a study of Russia writ large. It features the political uproar over the Navalny opposition, the ravages of the pandemic, manifestations of climate change, and intensifying confrontations between Russia on one side, Ukraine, NATO and the US on the other. The book provides a who, what, where and when of the short but volatile period prior to the outbreak of war and offers a tentative why it happened. Discussed, too, are the highs and lows of Putin’s popularity; the effectiveness, or not, of economic sanctions, and Moscow’s ‘pivot to the east’. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally well-informed, balanced and detailed analysis of a critical turning point in Russian politics and international relations between 2020 and 2022. This perceptive and convincing study challenges stereotypes and misconceptions, and helps explain the origins and dynamics of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. It is an essential read that provides an understanding how the Global North once again stumbled into war. \u003c\/p\u003e -- Richard Sakwa, University of Kent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time when the Russia-Ukraine war dominates news headlines, understanding Russia has never been more important. In this thorough and comprehensive read, Black enables readers to do so through an outline of political and economic developments in Russia in the two years prior to the invasion of Ukraine, and in the immediate aftermath. Black casts an expert gaze on some of the most important events of our era.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Paul Robinson, University of Ottawa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating analysis of how Russian leaders and citizens understand their place in the world. It is critical reading for those who wish to understand the motivations that propelled Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jeff Sahadeo, Carleton University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Tables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransliteration, Spelling, Punctuation and Sources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote on Sources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation Presidency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Navalny and the Political Cockpit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Matter over Mind? Media, Human Rights, Pandemic \u0026amp; Climate Change \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4. The Economy. The Sanctions Saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5. The International Arena\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6. New Cold War. Russia, the US and China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7. War \u0026amp; Peace. Preparing for a Shooting War\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Russia in Wartime. Eternal Confrontation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Ripple Effects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConclusion: Closing remarks, forecasts — and guesses \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: List of Countries ‘Unfriendly’ to Russia from 5 March 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lexington Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042016985431,"sku":"9781666919035","price":86.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781666919035.jpg?v=1750952642","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/eternal-putin-confronting-navalny-the-pandemic-sanctions-and-war-with-ukraine-9781666919035","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}