How does Putin seem to embrace democratic reform? What are the limits that he places on democratic activity? How might those limits lead to government interference with the activity of political parties? What are Putin’s concerns regarding NATO and the place of the Russian Federation in world affairs?

How does Putin seem to embrace democratic reform? What are the limits that he places on democratic activity? How might those limits lead to government interference with the activity of political parties? What are Putin’s concerns regarding NATO and the place of the Russian Federation in world affairs?