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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Putin - Historian Mark Galeotti
Feb 18, 2024
Mark Galeotti, a British historian and expert on Russian security and crime, offers a nuanced view of Vladimir Putin. He argues that viewing Putin as merely a villain oversimplifies his character and leadership. The podcast delves into Putin's evolving power dynamics, the paradoxes of authoritarian governance, and the challenges facing the Russian military amid ongoing conflicts. Galeotti also explores the historical context of Putin's legacy and speculates on Russia's future leadership landscape, emphasizing the need for engagement with ordinary Russians.
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Quick takeaways
- Putin is a scared and limited old man, not a bond villain.
- Putin's regime is brittle due to a culture of mistrust and bad news avoidance.
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Misunderstanding Putin's Image
There is a tendency to think of Putin as a bond villain plotting disaster on all his enemies, but it is important to realize that he is also a scared and limited old man. He invaded Ukraine not because he thought they wanted to join the EU and NATO, but because he believed the EU and NATO wanted to steal Ukraine.
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