Politics & Government
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Putin's Playbook: Russia's Secret Plan to Defeat America
Putin's Playbook is urgently essential reading. A former U.S. intelligence specialist who was born and raised in the Soviet Union explains what Vladimir Putin wants and how he plans to get it. Russia's ruler is following a carefully devised plan to defeat the United States.
Rebekah Koffler came to America as a young woman. After 9/11, she joined the Defense Intelligence Agency, devoting her career to protecting her new country. Now she reveals in chilling detail Putin's long-range plan-his "playbook"-to weaken and subdue the United States, preparing for the war that he believes is inevitable.
With the insight of a native, Koffler explains how Russians, formed by centuries of war-torn history, understand the world and their national destiny. The collapse of the Soviet empire, which Putin experienced as a vulnerable KGB agent in East Germany, was a catastrophic humiliation. Seeing himself as the modern "Czar Vladimir" of a unique Slavic nation at war with the West, he is determined to restore Russia to its place as a great power.
Koffler's analysis is enriched by her deeply personal account of her life in the Soviet Union. Devoted to her adopted homeland but concerned about the complacency of her fellow citizens, she appreciates American freedoms as only a survivor of totalitarianism can. An opportunity to view ourselves and the world through the eyes of our adversary, Putin's Playbook is a rare and compelling testimony that we ignore at our peril.
Rebekah Koffler came to America as a young woman. After 9/11, she joined the Defense Intelligence Agency, devoting her career to protecting her new country. Now she reveals in chilling detail Putin's long-range plan-his "playbook"-to weaken and subdue the United States, preparing for the war that he believes is inevitable.
With the insight of a native, Koffler explains how Russians, formed by centuries of war-torn history, understand the world and their national destiny. The collapse of the Soviet empire, which Putin experienced as a vulnerable KGB agent in East Germany, was a catastrophic humiliation. Seeing himself as the modern "Czar Vladimir" of a unique Slavic nation at war with the West, he is determined to restore Russia to its place as a great power.
Koffler's analysis is enriched by her deeply personal account of her life in the Soviet Union. Devoted to her adopted homeland but concerned about the complacency of her fellow citizens, she appreciates American freedoms as only a survivor of totalitarianism can. An opportunity to view ourselves and the world through the eyes of our adversary, Putin's Playbook is a rare and compelling testimony that we ignore at our peril.
Editorial Reviews
"Putin's Playbook-a hard-hitting, very frank inspection of the man and his Russia. Rebekah Koffler brings insight that only a Russian-born analyst could. A page-turner dripping with facts and conclusions that gives us clarity few have attained; a must-read for those who want to understand [Russia and President Putin]…." -GENERAL PHIL BREEDLOVE, USAF (Ret.), seventeenth Supreme Allied Commander Europe
"Putin's Playbook is an intriguing and informative read for those interested in peeking into the Kremlin's motivations and wartime strategies. Koffler deliberately warns not to underestimate Russians' deep-rooted anger over our nation's moral assertiveness and how Putin's animosity can escalate into war. A frightening, eye-opening prediction for U.S.-Russian relations, Putin's Playbook will make readers see the urgency of developing a counterstrategy to the brilliance of Putin's playbook." -NEWT GINGRICH, former Speaker of the House of Representatives
"When the Soviet Union suddenly ceased to exist in 1991, a mortal threat to America appeared to disappear. What didn't disappear was the ‘counterintelligence state' that the Bolsheviks created in 1917. In the face of a feckless thirty-year American post-Soviet policy, the hard men of the KGB, successors to the totalitarian secret police, simply expropriated the wealth and remaining power of Russia. Predictably, Putin's Russia created an American enemy where there was none. With a clear head and the sharp eye of a senior intelligence analyst, Rebekah Koffler details the ominous threat we now face." -KENNETH deGRAFFENREID, former senior director of intelligence programs, President Reagan's National Security Council
"Putin's Playbook is an intriguing and informative read for those interested in peeking into the Kremlin's motivations and wartime strategies. Koffler deliberately warns not to underestimate Russians' deep-rooted anger over our nation's moral assertiveness and how Putin's animosity can escalate into war. A frightening, eye-opening prediction for U.S.-Russian relations, Putin's Playbook will make readers see the urgency of developing a counterstrategy to the brilliance of Putin's playbook." -NEWT GINGRICH, former Speaker of the House of Representatives
"When the Soviet Union suddenly ceased to exist in 1991, a mortal threat to America appeared to disappear. What didn't disappear was the ‘counterintelligence state' that the Bolsheviks created in 1917. In the face of a feckless thirty-year American post-Soviet policy, the hard men of the KGB, successors to the totalitarian secret police, simply expropriated the wealth and remaining power of Russia. Predictably, Putin's Russia created an American enemy where there was none. With a clear head and the sharp eye of a senior intelligence analyst, Rebekah Koffler details the ominous threat we now face." -KENNETH deGRAFFENREID, former senior director of intelligence programs, President Reagan's National Security Council
Readers Top Reviews
ElenaMark Dunk
Meticulously researched and analyzed, this book is a must read to understand the U.S. - Russia relations, and how to de-escalate current frightening situation between the two great countries.
Consumer JPConsum
This book puts you in the briefing room as it shares the perspective and stories of someone whose job it was to analyze Russian communications and personnel and share it to the highest level of the government. You can see in the picture I shared that it has occasional redactions from the intelligence community for information too fresh or sensitive. This is an amazing book. Rebekah Koffler has some really interesting stories to tell and she hasn’t pulled any punches.
Bill TaggardConsu
Read this if you want to get the straight intel on Putin and Russia written by someone who knows the culture and mindset of our old [and current] adversary. VERY revealing on what our enemy is thinking, wanting, and willing to do to achieve their goals. And make no mistake, Russia is still our enemy and one to be taken seriously at all times.
RJBill TaggardCon
Finally a book by somebody who has a good grip on the state of Russia-USA relations, with excellent insight into the Russian perspective. This book should be required reading in all military and intelligence service academies
ToroloverTorolove
Ms. Koffler did a fantastic job of writing this book - the structure that she weaved throughout the book is very skillful. It's not a book about Putin's ambition only, she started it by narrating how Putin intended to rig the 2016 US Presidential election......However, I do not want to spoil too many details here. As you can see from the attached pic of "Redacted information," then you will get the drift that this is going to be a page-turner. One more thing, as a first-time author, Ms. Koffler wrote this book in layman terms instead of being politically heavy
