In September 2004, in the aftermath of the devastating terrorist attack on a public school in Beslan, North Ossetia, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a series of proposed changes to Russia’s political system. The intention of these reforms, according to Putin, would be to fight terrorism by “strengthening the political system” and ensuring the “unity of state power.” Eight months later, Putin’s proposals had become law, resulting in significant de-democratization of Russia’s political realm. […]
Memo #:
398
Series:
1
PDF:
PDF URL:
http://www.gwu.edu/~ieresgwu/assets/docs/ponars/pm_0398.pdf
Author [Non-member]:
Valerie Sperling
