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Winter Is Coming

Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped
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In Winter Is Coming by Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion delves into the geopolitical landscape, examining the rise of authoritarianism in Russia and the global challenges it poses. Kasparov provides a historical perspective, critiquing Western complacency and advocating for a robust response to authoritarian regimes. Through his analysis, he offers insights into the political strategies needed to uphold democracy and freedom in the modern world.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by geopolitical dynamics and the complex interplay between democracy and authoritarianism in the modern world. Authored by a former world chess champion turned political activist, it offers a unique perspective on global politics, making connections between strategic thinking on the chessboard and the strategies used in international relations.

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Winter Is Coming

In this bold and important book, Garry Kasparov argues that Vladimir Putin's dangerous global ambitions have been ignored too long - and he won't be stopped unless the West stands up to him.

The stunning story of Russia's slide back into a dictatorship - and how the West is now paying the price for allowing it to happen.

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Garry Kasparov has been a vocal critic of Putin for over a decade, even leading the pro-democracy opposition in the 2008 Presidential election. Yet years of seeing his Cassandra-like prophecies about Putin's intentions fulfilled have left Kasparov with the realization of a darker truth: Putin's Russia, like ISIS or Al Qaeda, defines itself in opposition to the free countries of the world.

Kasparov now urges a forceful standβ€”diplomatic and economicβ€”against him. For as long as the world's powerful democracies continue to recognise and negotiate with Putin, he can maintain credibility in his home country.

Argued with the force of Kasparov's world-class intelligence, conviction, and hopes for his home country, Winter Is Coming is an unmistakable call to action.

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Garry Kasparov delivers a compelling analysis of Russia's aggressive authoritarianism and the West's complacency in Winter Is Coming. Critics praise the book for its moral clarity and urgency, calling it a must-read for policymakers. Kasparov's critique of the West's passive stance on Russia, combined with his personal insights, makes this work both timely and essential.

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ISBN: 9781782397892

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 277g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Garry Kasparov spent twenty years as the world's #1 ranked chess player. In 2005, he retired from professional chess to lead the pro-democracy opposition against Vladimir Putin, from street protests to coalition building. In 2012, he was named chairman of the Human Rights Foundation, succeeding V.clav Havel. He has been a contributing editor to the Wall Street Journal since 1991 and is a senior visiting fellow at the Oxford Martin School. His 2007 book, How Life Imitates Chess, has been published in twenty-six languages. He lives in self-imposed exile in New York with his wife Dasha and their children.

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