{"title":"Angela Stent","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eAngela Stent\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for her expertise in international relations and Russian affairs. With a comprehensive background as a scholar and former US government official, Stent offers a deep understanding of global politics, focusing particularly on Russia's complex relationships with the rest of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003ePutin's World\u003c\/em\u003e, dives into the intricate web of political, economic, and historical factors that shape Russia's current status on the global stage. As a part of the \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, Angela Stent's books provide valuable perspectives for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of international power and influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Stent's writing is essential for learners, educators, and policy-makers alike, offering clear and detailed insights that illuminate the often opaque world of international politics. Her contributions are critical for those seeking to grasp the challenges and opportunities presented by Russia's ever-evolving role in global affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"putins-world-by-angela-stent-9781538741627","title":"Putin's World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow did Russia manage to emerge resurgent on the world stage and play a weak hand so effectively? Is it because Putin is a brilliant strategist? Or has Russia stepped into a vacuum created by the West's distraction with its own domestic problems and US ambivalence about whether it still wants to act as a superpower? \u003ci\u003ePutin's World\u003c\/i\u003e examines the country's turbulent past, how it has influenced Putin, the Russians' understanding of their position on the global stage and their future ambitions – and their conviction that the West has tried to deny them a seat at the table of great powers since the USSR collapsed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book looks at Russia's key relationships – its downward spiral with the United States, Europe, and NATO; its ties to China, Japan, the Middle East; and with its neighbours, particularly the fraught relationship with Ukraine. \u003ci\u003ePutin's World\u003c\/i\u003e will help Americans understand how and why the post-Cold War era has given way to a new, more dangerous world, one in which Russia poses a challenge to the United States in every corner of the globe – and one in which Russia has become a toxic and divisive subject in US politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849915912428,"sku":"9781538741627","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23580623482735.jpg?v=1759062132"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/angela-stent.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}