Timothy Frye’s Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin’s Russia

Contribution by Chris Miller, Assistant Professor of International History at The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University

In this book review roundtable on Timothy Frye’s Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin’s Russia, Aleksandar Matovski, Christopher Miller, Andrew Monaghan, Mark N. Katz, and Timothy Frye discuss considerations regarding Vladimir Putin’s power, the sources of Putin’s support, Russia’s resemblance to other autocracies, and the implications for Russia’s foreign policy.

Click to read Chris Miller’s contribution ‘Understanding the Enigma of Putin’s Russia‘