Putin is pilloried abroad, but his domestic support is resilient and impressive. These two phenomena may be related: every dismissive and confrontational exchange with western leaders seems to produce a spike in his standing at home. In matters of domestic policy and especially foreign policy he enjoys a steady base of voters and activists. How does one account for the disjuncture between a poor international reputation and support and respect at home?
Three renowned NYU specialists, Joshua Tucker (NYU Politics), Stephen F. Cohen (NYU Russian & Slavic Studies), Mark Galeotti (NYU Global Affairs), bring to bear their expertise, insight, and diverging perspectives on the paradox of Putin.
Co-sponsored by The Alexander Hamilton Center for Political Economy and the NYU International Relations Program.
