Archive of Tony Wood

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, with horrifying consequences, our need for a deeper understanding of the conflict increases. In this reading list Tony Wood, author of Russia Without Putin: Money, Power and the Myths of the New Cold War, selects five books that question Russia's foreign policy and evolving nationalist ideology, as well as the wider geopolitical tensions at play.

Tensions between Russia and America over the build-up of Russian troops on its border with Ukraine and the expansion of NATO have been increasing in recent months. In this extract from his book Russia Without Putin, Tony Wood details the long history of these geopolitical tensions, and why we are likely to see more turbulent, unpredictable times ahead.

As Vladimir Putin attempts to extend his grip on power into the future, Tony Wood, author of new-in-paperback Russia Without Putin, picks out five books that will help us think about how Russia works, and where Putin's power came from in the first place.