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Putin’s Empire, the West’s Game: Revisiting Bill Browder’s Insight on Russia

The David McWilliams Podcast

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Putin, Oligarchs, and the Quest for Power

This chapter examines the turbulent political landscape in Russia marked by the arrest of oligarchs and the foundation of the Magnitsky Act aimed at combating human rights violations. It analyzes the intricate power dynamics between Vladimir Putin and these oligarchs, including extortion tactics and the consequences of their compliance. Furthermore, the chapter contextualizes ongoing conflicts, the implications of Western sanctions, and the potential for upheaval, illustrating how Putin's regime maintains control through fear, warfare, and strategic manipulation of global crises.

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