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Thane Gustafson
Professor of Government at Georgetown University. Author of Perfect Storm: Russia's Failed Economic Opening, the Hurricane of War and Sanctions, and the Uncertain Future.
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Thane Gustafson, "Perfect Storm: Russia's Failed Economic Opening, the Hurricane of War and Sanctions, and the Uncertain Future" (Oxford UP, 2025)
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Thane Gustafson, a Professor of Government at Georgetown University and author of "Perfect Storm," dives into Russia's turbulent economic journey post-Soviet Union. He discusses the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the consequent Western sanctions. Examining the rise of Vladimir Putin, Gustafson reflects on changing West-Russia dynamics amid cultural exchanges. He also explores innovative Russian adaptations to sanctions and speculates on future relations, emphasizing the need for new leadership to reshape an uncertain landscape.
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