Putinism

• Can Democracy Stand Up to the Cult of the Strongman Leader?

  By Mandeep Tiwana and Andrew Firmin

  Donald Trump’s presidency, recent protests in Russia and South Africa and the referendum to consolidate presidential power in Turkey have reignited debate about an emerging form of macho conservative politics called ‘Putinism’. This new form of politics is shaping contemporary notions of democracy while undermining the international rules-based system and harming civil society.

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