The New Autocracy: Information, Politics, and Policy in Putin's Russia

The Autocracy by Editorial Reviews is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on Russia's political landscape under the leadership of Vladimir Putin.

This comprehensive analysis explores the complex roles of various actors in Russia's government, including the presidency, security services, parliament, media, and more.

The authors argue that Putin has created an "informational autocracy," which relies on manipulation rather than repression to maintain power.

This book provides a detailed examination of how fake news, hackers, trolls, internet restrictions, state television, and in-house surveys are used to control the narrative and maintain power.

The result is a fascinating and insightful look at Russia's political system that will be of interest to anyone seeking to understand the inner workings of Putin's regime.