Power Structure in Russia - Chris Monday | 2023 Episode 39

Join us for a captivating interview with Associate Professor Chris Monday as we delve deep into the intricacies of Russian power dynamics. In this thought-provoking discussion, we cover topics ranging from the Russian power hierarchy to Putin's family's role in governance. Explore the influence of organized crime families, dissect power struggles in the energy sector, and gain insights into foreign policy decision-making in Russia. Discover the impact of the Ukraine conflict on Russian power dynamics.

Associate Professor, Chris Monday, is a faculty member in the Department of International Relations at Dongseo University, Busan, South Korea. His research focuses on Russia, North Korea and other post-communist societies. Chris lived in Russia from 1996 to 2004. He also served in the Peace Corps in Turkana, Kenya.

Content: (1) Russian Power Structure Demystified; (2) Conceptualizing Power in the Russian Context; (3) Balancing Power: Moscow vs. the Regions; (4) Russian Regions’ Influence and Potential Separation; (5) Putin’s Family’s Role in Governance; (6) Putin’s Contemplation of Czarist Parallels; (7) Organized Crime Families and Their Grip on Power; (8) Power Dynamics in the Energy Sector; (9) Energy Titans vs. Government: Who Wields More Influence?; (10) Power and Notoriety: A Complex Relationship; (11) Foreign Policy Decision-Makers in Russia; (12) The Power of the Russian People: Influence and Politics; (13) Unravelling Russian Power: Research Methodologies; (14) U.S. Support for Ukraine: Geopolitical Impacts; and (15) The Ukrainian War’s Ripple Effects on Russian Power.

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