“If Putin survives his disaster, he might want to get rid of the yes men and bring in some realists.”
But that is not the way of dictators.
“If Putin survives his disaster, he might want to get rid of the yes men and bring in some realists.”
But that is not the way of dictators.”
Putin is a realist, surrounded by realists. It’s the only counsel he receives. This is a good thing.
Realpolitik.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realpolitik
The Authoritarian’s Dilemma.