The Doctrine of Putin and the Direction of Russia
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer For more than two decades, Vladimir Putin has been the central figure shaping Russia’s political life and foreign policy outlook. Yet to speak of a single, neatly defined “Putin Doctrine” risks oversimplifying a system that has evolved over time, responding to domestic pressures, regional shifts, and changing global conditions. What can be identified, however, is a coherent set of ideas and practices that together form the guiding logic of contemporary Russian statecraft. This doctrine is not set out in one official text, but emerges from speeches, policy decisions, military actions, and the structure of power withinRead More
