In a path-breaking study of Russian elections, Regina Smyth reveals how much electoral competition matters to the Putin Regime and how competition leaves Russia more vulnerable to opposition challenges than is perceived in the West.
Smyth challenges conventional notions about Putin\'s regime, hi.
Using original data and analysis, Smyth demonstrates how even weak political opposition can force autocratic incumbents to rethink strategy and find compromises in order to win elections.
In a path-breaking study of Russian elections, Regina Smyth reveals how much electoral competition matters to the Putin Regime and how competition leaves Russia more vulnerable to opposition challenges than is perceived in the West