| ID | 119109 |
| Title Proper | Russia in 2012 |
| Other Title Information | from thaw and reset to freeze |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hahn, Gordon M |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Russian history is replete with zig-zags between reform and reaction, ottepel' (thaw) and moroz (freezing), turns to and from the East and West. The year 2012 marked another zig-zag as Putin returned to the presidency, replacing Medvedev. Medvedev's presidency saw a "thaw" in Russian politics and improved relations with the West. Putin's return has largely frozen the thaw and stalled the reset; he has refocused Russian foreign policy to the Asia-Pacific. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 53, No.1; Jan-Feb 2013: p.214-223 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol. 53, No.1; Jan-Feb 2013: p.214-223 |
| Key Words | Medvedev ; Putin ; Thaw ; Reset ; Russia |