Russian Roulette The Ideology of Putinism with Sergei Guriev
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Nov 16, 2023 Renowned professor of economics Sergei Guriev discusses the ideology of Putinism and its impact on governance and foreign affairs. The podcast also explores key tenets of Putinism in Russia, analyzes the share of GDP spent by governments, Putin's strategy of eliminating checks and balances, and the role of indifference and ideology in Russian politics.
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Putin's Ideology Core Tenets
- Putin's ideology emphasizes imperial nationalism and a strong, stable state to hold Russia together.
- It centers on cultural conservatism, anti-Western civilization status, and glorifying the Second World War victory.
Putin's Ideology Shape-Shifts
- Putin's regime was not ideological before 2020 but became more ideological after constitutional changes.
- His rhetoric is shape-shifting to appeal to different audiences with liberal or nationalist tones as needed.
Putin's Power Consolidation Explained
- Putin's consolidation of power is a common political drive to control resources and authority.
- Russia's government spending is moderate; control is about personalistic dictatorship rather than maximal state economy.