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Insecurity & the Rise of Nationalism in Putin's Russia

Keeper of Traditional Values

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  • © 2019

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Authors:
  1. Suzanne Loftus

    1. University of Miami, Miami, USA

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  • Illustrates the reasons for Putin’s popularity among Russians

  • Suggests that Putin is the right kind of leader for Russia

  • Argues the importance of national identity

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction, Literature Review, Methods, and Organization of the Study

    • Suzanne Loftus
    Pages 1-30

  3. Yeltsin vs Putin (1999–2008)

    • Suzanne Loftus
    Pages 31-64

  4. Putin’s Leadership 2012–2017

    • Suzanne Loftus
    Pages 65-129

  5. Main Argument and Theoretical Analysis

    • Suzanne Loftus
    Pages 131-158

  6. Conclusion, Further Discussion, and Avenues for Future Research

    • Suzanne Loftus
    Pages 159-174
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About this book

This book offers an analysis of Putin's approval ratings from the fall of the USSR to the present day. It considers contemporary materials, statistics and a discourse analysis to assess how Putin's approval ratings have stayed so high despite the current economic turndown. Through a comparative analysis with Yeltsin's time in office, the author demonstrates that higher levels of security, a better standard of living, increasingly assertive foreign policy and greater centralization of power led to positive approval ratings for Putin—absent characteristics during Yeltsin’s terms—and fostered 'positive national self-esteem' in Russia, a national sentiment that has persisted through current economic difficulties. Recommended reading for academics and students of Russian studies in the field of International Relations, Foreign Policy and Comparative Politics.

Reviews

“In this book, Suzanne Loftus provides a cogent, comprehensive, and valuable analysis of how President Putin retains his authority and favorable standing with the Russian people. It’s a splash of reality for those of us hoping that Russia’s declining economy and social ills could lead to change in Russia’s leadership and policies.” (Barry M. Blechman, co-founder of the Stimson Center, USA)

“Suzanne Loftus offers a complex and compelling explanation of Vladimir Putin’s national popularity. She stresses that economic performance is secondary to such popularity and that it largely rests on Putin’s ability to tap into the realm of national values and self-esteem. If true, the explanation should prove wrong those expecting Western economic sanctions to make Putin reverse his assertive foreign policy.” (Andrei P. Tsygankov, Professor, San Francisco State University, USA)

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Miami, Miami, USA

    Suzanne Loftus

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Suzanne Loftus is Researcher at the University of Miami, USA.

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