Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partnerfor the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, he has used Russias energy might as a foreign policy weapon, while at home he has cracked down
About the Author ix Introduction xi 1. The Secret Policemans Ball 1 2. Courting the West 26 3. The Battle for Economic Reform 46 4. The Darker Side 57 5. New Europe, Old Europe 85 6. Putin Mark II 108 7. Enemies Everywhere 128 8. A New Cold War 1