[I]t is valuable as a first-hand source for information about the people and events of the Putin era. International Journal of Russian Studies
About the Author Introduction 1. The Secret Policeman's Ball 12. Courting the West 3. The Battle for Economic Reform 4. The Darker Side 5. New Europe, Old Europe 6. Putin Mark II 7. Enemies Everywhere 8. A New Cold War 9. Media, Missiles, Medvedev 10. The Descent into War 11. Resetting Relations with the West 12. The Strongman and His Friends 13. Tandemology 14. Putin Mark III 15. A New Russia16. President for Life?NotesIndex
Angus Roxburgh is a respected British foreign correspondent and Russia specialist.