Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society #: The Putin Predicament

Problems of Legitimacy and Succession in Russia

Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society #: The Putin Predicament
Bo Petersson, J Paul Goode
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Using the Russian president' s major public addresses as the main source, Bo Petersson analyzes the legitimization strategies employed during Vladimir Putin' s third and fourth terms in office. The argument is that these strategies have rested on Putin' s highly personalized blend of strongman-image projection and presentation as the embodiment of Russia' s great power myth. Putin appears as the only credible guarantor against renewed weakness, political chaos, and interference from abroad-in particular from the US. After a first deep crisis of legitimacy manifested itself by the massive protests in 2011-2012, the annexation of Crimea led to a lengthy boost in Putin' s popularity figures. The book discusses how the Crimea effect is, by 2021, trailing off and Putin' s charismatic authority is increasingly questioned by opposition from Alexei Navalny, the effects of unpopular reforms, and poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, Russia is bound to head for a succession crisis as the legitimacy of the political system continues to be built on Putin' s projected personal characteristics and-now apparently waning-charisma, and since no potential heir apparent has been allowed on center stage. The constitutional reform of summer 2020 made it possible in theory for Putin to continue as president until 2036. Yet, this change did not address the Russian political system' s fundamental future leadership dilemma.

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This is an important and much-needed study of a Putin regime which has evolved considerably over the years. Petersson, a leading expert on the Putin leadership and policy program, brings care and nuance to this rich study of Putins regime legitimization efforts in his third and fourth presidential terms. Those familiar with Peterssons scholarship will not be surprised that this volume is carefully crafted, it is well-grounded in a compelling analysis of Putins public addresses, and it offers significant insights about contemporary Russian politics that go beyond the standard fare. Petersson effectively juxtaposes Putins regime-legitimating efforts with the profound challenges that confront the regime in its third decade. I am excited to add Peterssons book to my personal library, and I expect to draw on this unique work for my own research needs. The Putin Predicament is a significant and welcome contribution to our scholarship. John P. Willerton, Professor of Political Science, University of Arizona, Tucson Bo Petersson, one of our leading scholars of national identity in Russia, provides an original and important interpretation of Vladimir Putins approach to gaining, holding, and exercising power. His central insight, that Putins claim to authority is based on his self-presentation as the guardian of Russias great power status, puts international conflict at the center of Putins political strategy and by extension of Russian politics more broadly. The implications for the Putin succession, for the legitimacy of the Russian state after Putin, and for Russias relations with other states are sobering. Paul DAnieri, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, University of California This important book tackles some of the key issues in present-day Russian politics. Bo Petersson argues that the legitimacy of the Russian political system rests heavily on Putins personal popularity. The regime, though, now finds itself confronting the Putin predicament wherein Putins charismatic authority appears to be waning in the face of new challenges, but no viable alternative leader has been allowed to emerge. Can the regime overcome this or is a succession crisis inevitable when Putin finally leaves office? This is a timely and up-to-date study that will be welcomed by all those interested in the political trajectory of contemporary Russia. Dr. Kenneth Wilson, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dongguk University (Seoul)
Dr. Bo Petersson has been Professor of Political Science at the Department of Global Political Studies at Malmoe University, Sweden, since 2011. Previously, he served as lecturer at Uppsala University and professor at Lund University. Petersson is a co-founder and co-director of the research platform Russia and the Caucasus Regional Research (RUCARR). He is a board member of The Swedish Society for the Study of Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the Swedish Network for European Studies in Political Science as well as the journals Communist and Post-Communist Studies, Journal of Intangible Heritage, and Nordisk OEstforum. HDr. Bo Petersson has been Professor of Political Science at the Department of Global Political Studies at Malmoe University, Sweden, since 2011. Previously, he served as lecturer at Uppsala University and professor at Lund University. Petersson is a co-founder and co-director of the research platform Russia and the Caucasus Regional Research (RUCARR). He is a board member of The Swedish Society for the Study of Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the Swedish Network for European Studies in Political Science as well as the journals Communist and Post-Communist Studies, Journal of Intangible Heritage, and Nordisk OEstforum. Dr. J. Paul Goode is Associate Professor and McMillan Chair of Russian Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa.
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ISBN-13: 9783838210506
Published: 13 Jan 2022
Published In: Germany
Imprint: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Publisher: ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Format: Paperback
Weight: 666g
Pages: 200

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