David G. Lewis explores the transformation of Russian domestic politics and foreign policy under Vladimir Putin. Using contemporary case studies – including Russia’s legal system, the annexation of Crimea and Russian policy in Syria – he critically examines Russia’s new authoritarian political ideology.

David G. Lewis explores Russia's political system under Putin by unpacking the ideological paradigm that underpins it. He investigates the Russian understanding of key concepts such as sovereignty, democracy and political community. Through the dissection of a series of case studies – including Russia’s legal system, the annexation of Crimea, and Russian policy in Syria – Lewis explains why these ideas matter in Russian domestic and foreign policy.