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Russia: An Enigma Once More?

What is motivating Vladimir Putin? The puzzles seem to be multiplying, even as the Russian economy stagnates. First was the enormous, bank-breaking expenditure on the Sochi Olympics, amid accusations of massive corruption and a human rights crackdown. Then came the brazen military seizure of Ukrainian Crimea and a new move toward greater Russia ethnic nationalism by Kremlin leaders. Has Putin gone mad? Is he a new Hitler? Or is Russia now winning a well plotted chess game against the West? Kimberly Marten, Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Political Science, Barnard College Deputy Director for Development, Harriman Institute, will provide her take on the issues.











When: Mon., May. 12, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Where: Cafes Columbia
622 W. 113th St.
212-851-7398
Price: $10
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What is motivating Vladimir Putin? The puzzles seem to be multiplying, even as the Russian economy stagnates. First was the enormous, bank-breaking expenditure on the Sochi Olympics, amid accusations of massive corruption and a human rights crackdown. Then came the brazen military seizure of Ukrainian Crimea and a new move toward greater Russia ethnic nationalism by Kremlin leaders. Has Putin gone mad? Is he a new Hitler? Or is Russia now winning a well plotted chess game against the West? Kimberly Marten, Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Political Science, Barnard College Deputy Director for Development, Harriman Institute, will provide her take on the issues.

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