Making Russia and Turkey Great Again?: Putin and Erdogan in Search of Lost Empires and Autocratic Power

The study analyzes the rise to power of Vladimir Putin in Russia and Recip Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, highlighting the fragility of liberal democracy and the persistence of authoritarianism, populism, and dictatorship. It argues that the question of whether Putin and Erdogan can make Russia and Turkey great again is difficult to confirm, and that personal ambition for power and wealth is key to their understanding. The authors suggest that the prospect for restored national greatness depends on how they handle economic and political challenges, but both rulers have succeeded in maintaining and increasing their powers and influence in their respective regions, with chaos growing and the EU and U.S. unable to provide coherent responses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

This study examines the rise to power of Vladimir Putin in Russia and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, analyzing their historical context and the fragility of liberal democracy. It argues that personal ambition for power and wealth is key to understanding these rulers, who have squandered opportunities for democratic legitimacy and economic progress. The future of restored national greatness depends on how they handle economic and political challenges, but both have succeeded in maintaining and increasing their powers and influence in their respective regions. However, chaos is growing, and the EU and the U.S. have been unable to provide coherent responses to mitigate the impact of their adventurism and disruption.

Weight: 417g
Dimension: 230 x 154 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793610249