The rise and fall of Putinism, and the stakes of a global war / Andrei Piontkovsky ; translated and edited by Jason Galie.
| Author/creator | Piontkovskiĭ, A., 1940- author. |
| Other author | Galie, Jason, translator, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Boston : Cherry Orchard Books, 2026. |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | xvii, 200 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The Doomed City -- Six Kilometers of Hell -- Putinism as the Highest and Final Stage of Bandit Capitalism in Russia -- The Spy Who Came into the Cold -- Apocalypse Now -- King and the President -- Thunderous, Prolonged Applause: All Rise (so they won't be sent to sit -- in jail) -- Putin Forever -- The Road to Serfdom -- The Unanswered Question -- More Dangerous than an Enemy -- At the Window to Europe -- Who Killed Anna Politkovskaya -- From Russia with Death -- Saving Lt. Col. Putin -- Russia's Western Neurosis -- From Yeltsin to Putin -- Lugovoi for President -- Why Russia's Youth Hate America -- A Missed Opportunity (Our Niche) -- Russia's Kleptocracy -- The Kremlin Dreamers -- The "Grad"s of August -- A Sorry Excuse for a Fuhrer and a Sorry Excuse for an Empire -- The Tolling of the Bells -- How to Identify the Thieves in the Kremlin and their America Agents -- Awaiting the Enemy's Corpse -- If the West Falters -- The US Must Arm Ukraine Now, Before It's Too Late -- A New Steinmeier Formula -- On the Death of the Patriarch -- Without Making the West Bleed -- A White House Divided on Russia and Ukraine? -- Is CIA Director Bill Burns Helping Ukraine to Win or Blocking It? -- How the West Can and Must Triumph in World War IV -- Anything but War? -- The Manchurian Candidate -- The Macron Doctrine -- La Grandeur de la France -- The Leaders of the Free World -- A Rivalry for Leadership -- A Personal Duel: Macron vs. Putin -- The War Post -- Patrushev -- Pro -- Ukrainian Shift in US Congress and Its Implications -- My Theory for Delivering Victory to Ukraine -- Post-Normandy Putler -- Fake Shahed Putin Plays His Last Scoundrel Card -- Trump -- Overcoming the Dementia of the Free World -- Still Time to Save US and Ukraine from Putin and His 'Western' Stooges -- Choosing Best US Strategy Towards Russia and Ukraine -- Letter to the Editor -- A Further Tribute to Peter Reddaway -- Ukraine's Counter -- Invasion of Russia's Kursk Region May Decide the War -- Ukraine's Audacity -- Grandpa Biden's Will Cast a Shadow over the Debate -- After the Debate -- Hic Rhodus, hic salta -- Invite Ukraine to Join NATO Now -- Black Friday for Ukraine and the World -- Does Trump Want to Be Remembered as Chamberlain or Churchill? -- God Does Exist -- The Courage of the White Flag -- How the "Grown -- ups" in the White House Can Win World War IV -- The End of the Beginning. |
| Abstract | "The Stakes of a Global War is a compelling collection of editorial articles spanning over two decades, from 1999 to 2025, by one of the bravest and most insightful commentators writing on Russia today, Andrei Piontkovsky. This powerful work dissects the rise of "Putinism" and its profound impact on Russia and the world stage. Piontkovsky, a Russian scientist and political writer, offers a sharp, polemical analysis of Vladimir Putin's presidency, tracing Russia's shift from a nascent "New Russia" to an aggressive, authoritarian state. From early warnings about totalitarian tendencies to stark predictions of war, the book chronicles events like the Chechen conflict, the annexation of Crimea, and the escalating tensions leading to a global crisis. With a keen eye for political maneuvering and societal shifts, Piontkovsky's writings delve into the Kremlin's strategies, the manipulation of public opinion, and the West's complex relationship with Russia. The Stakes of a Global War also examines the 2024 US presidential election and its implications for international relations, alongside the ongoing war in Ukraine. Featuring a preface by Kremlin critic Leonid Nevzlin, this book provides a critical perspective on contemporary history, offering insights into the forces shaping our world and the high stakes of global conflict. Piontkovsky's work is both a historical record and a prophetic warning, challenging readers to confront the realities of power and the fragility of peace."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN | 9798887198361 |
| ISBN | 9798887198354 hardcover |
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