The Russian Presidency of Dmitry Medvedev, 2008-2012: The Next Step Forward or Merely a Time Out?

ISBN-13: 9781138573840 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 234 str.

J. L. Black

Opis

The term "tandem" was used to describe the Putin-Medvedev combination which ruled Russia from 2008 to 2012, when Medvedev was president and Putin prime minister. Many saw Putin as the real wielder of power, with Medvedev as his puppet. Others, however, saw Medvedev as a visionary with great plans. Meanwhile, many in the West regarded Medvedev favourably, giving him credit for raising the expectations of the Russians, making it difficult for the Russian state to return to its old ways. This book presents a comprehensive survey of the Medvedev presidency, covering all areas including politics, the economy, international relations and social developments.

Spis treści

Preface  Introduction  1. The Tandem  2. The Russian Federation: Source of Strength and Weakness  3. The Political Cockpit  4. Economic Considerations  5. Themes in Foreign Affairs  6. Society, Daily Life, and the Corruption Conundrum  Concluding Remarks

O autorze

J. L. Black is the Director of the Centre for Research on Canadian-Russian Relations at Laurentian University in Barrie, Ontario, and an Emeritus Professor of Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada