The New Cold War: Putin's Russia and the Threat to the West
By Edward Lucas
Categories: History
The New Cold War: Putin's Russia and the Threat to the West (2008) by Edward Lucas is a work of political analysis. Lucas, a correspondent for The Economist, argues that Vladimir Putin's Russia has become an authoritarian state that uses energy supplies, money and intimidation to pressure its neighbors and divide the West. He describes the Kremlin's domestic crackdown and urges Western governments to respond with greater resolve.
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- Fareed Zakaria: “Lucas uses his vast knowledge of Russia and its politics to draw an intricate portrait of modern Russia.”