Russia’s New Militarism

Posted by Matt in May 13th, 2008

Former president Putin initiated Russia’s move to regain “great power” status by consolidating Soviet-style control over resources, infrastructure, the economy, and security. He used the Kremlin’s full powers to quash all serious political opposition by recreating a virtual one-party state. He tapped national nostalgia by restoring former communist symbols such as the Soviet anthem and the red banner as Russia’s official military flag.

In his inaugural address, Medvedev embraced Putin’s agenda by assuring Russians that what Putin began — Soviet style control with a new militarism — will continue under his presidency. He reminded the nation that the former president’s goals for the country’s development through 2020 are his goals and promised “as cabinet chairman, [Putin] will play a key role in their realization.”

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