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111. Angela Merkel: Putin, Trump, and Europe's future

The Rest Is Politics: Leading

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Power Dynamics in Post-Soviet Russia

This chapter examines Putin's ascent to power and the socio-political challenges within Russia since the Soviet Union's fall, highlighting his authoritarian governance and interactions with oligarchs. It contrasts Russia's situation with democratic aspirations in regions like Ukraine while discussing the broader implications of international relations and challenges such as illegal migration and climate change.

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