"The Putin Doctrine"

• Examine Vladimir Putin's foreign policy and his vision for Russia's place in the world.
• Discuss his stance on NATO, the European Union, and relations with the United States.
• Analyze Russia's involvement in conflicts like Georgia, Ukraine, and Syria, and how these actions reflect Putin's geopolitical strategy.
• Explore his use of energy resources as a political tool.

The Rise to Power

• Explore Putin's ascent in the political landscape of post-Soviet Russia.
• Analyze his role in Boris Yeltsin's administration and how he became Prime Minister and later President.
• Discuss Putin's leadership style and his vision for Russia during his early years in power.
• Highlight key domestic and international policies implemented during this period.

The Early Years"
· Introduction to Vladimir Putin's upbringing and early life in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg). · Explore his family background and childhood experiences that shaped his character. · Discuss his education and early career in the KGB and how it influenced his worldview.
Key events and milestones that propelled Putin into politics, including his move to Moscow