Home Deep Dive Putin’s Strategy to Maintain Power Deep DiveRegional DirectoryEurasia Putin’s Strategy to Maintain Power By GPF Team - August 11, 2016 670 Aug. 11, 2016 The president needs to fix the economy to ensure support from the Russian people. This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $89 per year Save 18% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman's geopolitical insights ✓2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East ✓100% reader-supported Subscribe Now 30-day money-back guarantee Already a subscriber? Log in RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Analysis Daily Memo: RIMPAC Preview, Israeli Pessimism Americas Daily Memo: Iraq Ends Its Political Stalemate, SCO Summit Begins Analysis Daily Memo: North Korea-Russia Ties, UAE Defense Latest Posts The Iran War and How It Might EndFREE Analysis George Friedman - April 27, 2026 Continue to the category Japan’s Evolving Security Posture Analysis Victoria Herczegh - April 30, 2026 Live Discussion: Talking Geoeconomics ClubGPF Geopolitical Futures - April 29, 2026