Zoom - Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
A look at the career of Vladimir Putin, as an autocrat who is corrupt, competent and an environmentalist. There are many reasons his popularity stays above 60%. There is an examination of the policies and actions that could lead to a new “Cold War.” Who would believe that Russia could be the leading food producer in the world in the future? But that is a real possibility. It is one of the results of Putin’s competence. There is a full examination of:
Why the Jewish Autonomous Jewish Region is growing after years of decline
The opening of the Northern Passage and impact on international trade
The points of conflict within the Arctic Council and the Paris Accords
The role of China in supporting Russia’s goals
Putin's motives in Ukraine
A look into the future
Presented by Henry Quinlan, who has been involved with Russia since 1986.
co-hosted with Groton Public Library & Rockport Public Library
