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Mr. Putin
Operative in the Kremlin
Book • 2012
This book provides a detailed analysis of Vladimir Putin's rise to power and his leadership style.
Hill and Gaddy trace Putin's formative experiences, including his early life in Soviet Leningrad, his KGB training, and his roles in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
The authors break down Putin's six identities—Statist, History Man, Survivalist, Outsider, Free Marketeer, and Case Officer—to explain his actions and policies.
The book also addresses common misconceptions about Putin and offers insights into his objectives and how he views the outside world, particularly in relation to Western countries and global security.
Hill and Gaddy trace Putin's formative experiences, including his early life in Soviet Leningrad, his KGB training, and his roles in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
The authors break down Putin's six identities—Statist, History Man, Survivalist, Outsider, Free Marketeer, and Case Officer—to explain his actions and policies.
The book also addresses common misconceptions about Putin and offers insights into his objectives and how he views the outside world, particularly in relation to Western countries and global security.
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Fiona Hill as a book that explores why Putin felt bold enough to make an aggressive speech in 2007.
Fiona Hill as a book that explores why Putin felt bold enough to make an aggressive speech in 2007.
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Fiona Hill on What Putin Tells Us About Trump
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Conor Boyle in the introduction, highlighting Fiona Hill 's expertise on Putin and foreign policy.
Conor Boyle in the introduction, highlighting Fiona Hill 's expertise on Putin and foreign policy.
The Future of the War in Ukraine, with Fiona Hill
