title: Putin's Imperial Aspirations: How Russian Nationalism Drives Foreign Policy and Military Strategy
abstract: Vladimir Putin became prime minister in 1999 and has been in federal office as either prime minister or president ever since. His control over Russian politics has cemented his position and furthered his influence over the culture. In this respect, Putin’s nationalist views affect how he enacts foreign and domestic policy. This research examines the relationship between nationalism and Russian foreign policy and military strategy. An inductive analysis of Putin's primary sources characterized th
journal: Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)