Russia’s Domestic Security Wars

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The book is a case study of Putin’s use of the tactics of divide and rule in relation to, particularly, the hard-line elements among his supporters. It illustrates Putin's methods of staying in power vis-à-vis groups that might put too much pressure on him, or who might even try to oust him. The project also suggests that Putin’s survival tactics have brought Russia to a deeply corrupt, state-dominated form of authoritarianism, which lacks deep institutional roots and will probably lead in due course to some form of state collapse. This work will appeal to a wide audience including political scientists, academics, graduate students, and everyone who is interested in contemporary Russian politics.
The book is a case study of Putin’s use of the tactics of divide and rule in relation to, particularly, the hard-line elements among his supporters. It illustrates Putin's methods of staying in power vis-à-vis groups that might put too much pressure on him, or who might even try to oust him. The project also suggests that Putin’s survival tactics have brought Russia to a deeply corrupt, state-dominated form of authoritarianism, which lacks deep institutional roots and will probably lead in due course to some form of state collapse. This work will appeal to a wide audience including political scientists, academics, graduate students, and everyone who is interested in contemporary Russian politics.
Illustrates key elements of the inner political strategies of Vladimir Putin's regime Examines essential issues of conflict between groups of siloviki in Russia Draws on research from primarily Russian sources which have been largely neglected by Western scholars

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Peter Reddaway

Themen in »Russia’s Domestic Security Wars«

Russia Vladimir Putin corruption authoritarianism Russian government divide and rule 2004-2010 Siloviki War russian and post-soviet politics

Stimmen zu »Russia’s Domestic Security Wars«

“This is an excellent little book: deeply researched, insightful and successful in pulling off that great scholarly feat of using a small example to illustrate big truths. … All credit to Peter Reddaway for such a meticulous exploration of an important topic.” (Mark Galeotti, Europe-Asia Studies, Vol. 71 (3), April, 2019)

“Peter Reddaway's gripping portrayal of Vladimir Putin's divide-and-conquer rule goes a long way toward explaining why the Russian president has stayed in power so long.  As Reddaway demonstrates on the basis of extensive research, Putin's elite group of siloviki  is not only corrupt,  but also fraught with dissension that is strategically fomented by Putin himself.  This book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand what has occurred behind Kremlin walls under Putin.” (Amy Knight, author of Orders To Kill: The Putin Regime and Political Murder)

“In this brilliant study Peter Reddaway shatters two cliches widely held by Western observers about Putin's Russia: that Kremlin politics  do not matter and that Putin's vaunted Power Vertical accurate describes how Russia is ruled.  This is a must read for anyone interested in better understanding that complex, troubled country and the roots of its foreign policy behavior.” (Donald Jensen, Adjunct Fellow, John's Hopkins University, USA)

“Whether you think you already know about Russia, or wonder if you do, study this book. The detail is revealing, and its disturbing conclusions inescapable: read, mark, learn and inwardly digest.” (Andrew Wood, Former British Ambassador to Moscow, Associate Fellow, Chatham House, London, United Kingdom)

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