In: Post-Soviet Affairs, 2020
Examines Putin's strength both in terms of his personal power and the effectiveness of his policies measured by economic growth, social stability and international standing. The article compares Putin's record with that of governments in other former Soviet states, and concludes that his achievements are not especially impressive.
See also: White, David, 'State Capacity and Regime Resilience in Putin's Russia', International Political Science Review, 2018.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0192512117694481
White argues that although state capacity in Russia is 'relatively weak', the Putin regime has achieved relative stability through enriching elites, controlling civil society and opposition, and promoting public support through 'economic benefits and national-patriotic appeal'.
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