A Reassessment of Putin's Russia: The Economy
Journal: South Central Review
Year: 2018

Gregory examines Putin's various tenures in political office and the corresponding economic policies and outcomes both at home and abroad. As Gregory argues, Russia's fate depends on economic factors beyond its control (energy prices and gas markets) and on Putin's continued international adventurism, which he is loath to abandon for fear of regime change. He can no longer keep his promise to the Russian people of prosperity and stability. Gregory shows how propagandists are fighting full time t