Winter Is Coming

Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion and political activist, offers a sharp analysis of Russia's descent into authoritarianism under Vladimir Putin. Drawing on his personal experiences as a dissident in the Soviet Union and his subsequent exile, Kasparov argues that the West's failure to hold Russia accountable for its aggressive foreign policy has emboldened Putin's regime. The book serves as both a political warning and a historical account, tracing the erosion of democratic institutions in Russia and the broader implications for global stability. Kasparov's voice is urgent and direct, blending memoir with geopolitical critique to challenge the complacency of Western policymakers.

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