Was Putin lucky or smart? More than with most leaders, it seems the answer is "both." That oil prices started rising just when he took power was a great stroke of luck. But also, there are many nations (Saudi Arabia or Nigeria, see our review of Sarah Chayes writing about corruption in Nigeria
Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin, Part 8 of 14
Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin, Part 8…
Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin, Part 8 of 14
Was Putin lucky or smart? More than with most leaders, it seems the answer is "both." That oil prices started rising just when he took power was a great stroke of luck. But also, there are many nations (Saudi Arabia or Nigeria, see our review of Sarah Chayes writing about corruption in Nigeria