Are All Undemocratic Autocrats Autocratic In Their Own Way?
Tel Aviv Review · TLV1 Studios
June 14, 202137m 18s
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Show Notes
The putative omnipotence of Vladimir Putin has led many to view Russia as a uniquely autocratic country. In Weak Strongman: The Limits of Power in Putin's Russia, Columbia University's Timothy M. Frye argues that Russia is neither completely unique, nor primordially prone to strongman leadership – the explanations are far more complex.
This episode is made possible by the Israel office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, which promotes peace, freedom, and justice through political education.