Putin’s Grip: What the West Wrongly Assumes About Russia’s Election
Russia's election shouldn't come as a surprise, yet the West continually makes wrong assumptions about the country, its people, and relationship to power.
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Part 1 of this roundtable revolves around the recent Russian election and its implications.
We discussed the predictability of Putin's victory and the reasons behind the government's efforts to demobilize the opposition.
We also explored the potential successor to Putin and the possibility of a more aggressive and militant version of Putin in the future.
We dived into reactions of the West to the election and the question of government recognition.
Takeaways
Putin's victory in the Russian election was predictable, and he remains popular among many Russians.
The Russian government seeks to demobilize the opposition and maintain an overwhelming victory to avoid giving credibility to the opposition parties.
The West's reaction to the election and the question of government recognition are important considerations.
There is speculation about a potential successor to Putin, who is expected to come from the security sector.
Note: Our talk is but one perspective. Its not intended to be exhaustive nor reflective of all the factors at play. Nor is it an attack on a specific country and people - criticism of a government is not a criticism of the people.
As always on the Global Gambit, l aim to elevate diverse opinions on complex issues, enrich you with intellectual discourse, and come away better informed to help form your own conclusions.