causes of conflict-failures in putin decision making

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  • For example he made the fateful decision to invade Ukraine in near total isolation, without consulting experts who saw the war as pure folly.
  • Putin could also be seen as isolated in the pandemic and obsessed with his legacy, convinced of his own brilliance and his vengefulness against the west.
  • Putin has responded to military failures and losses with doubling down and escalation, many fearing how far Putin is willing to go to protect his legacy.