
 The Realignment
 The Realignment 422 | David M. Herszenhorn: Alexey Navalny, the Dissident of Putin's Russia - Does the Dream of a Democratic Russia Live On?
 Oct 31, 2023 
 David M. Herszenhorn, Russian Editor of the Washington Post and author of The Dissident: Alexey Navalny, discusses Navalny's role as Putin's rival, the tradition of dissidents in Russia and Soviet history, the possibility of a democratic Russia, and the challenges Navalny faces. They also explore the imperial aspects of Putin's rule, the future of Russia after Putin, and the potential for a transition towards democracy. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 The Role and Challenges of Alexey Navalny 
 01:38 • 14min 
 Exploring the Possibility of a Reckoning for Russia 
 15:59 • 2min 
 Putin's Imperial Legacy and Navalny's Democratic Struggles 
 18:26 • 15min 
 The Future of Russia After Putin: Sustainability and Unpredictability 
 33:42 • 3min 
 Russia's Political System Models and Transition Towards Democracy 
 36:48 • 8min 
