Russia's comeback president is intent on consolidating his power both at home and abroad. But against the odds, dissent against Vladimir Putin and his system is finding new channels of expression, says John Besemeres.
Russia's comeback president - a born-again reformer, a pragmatist, or a remoulded authoritarian? The impending economic troubles of Vladimir Putin's third term will force his his true political character to the surface, says John Besemeres.
