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Fabrice Pothier: Putin’s Strength Masks Economic Crisis

Thought Leader: Fabrice Pothier
December 20, 2025

“He’s got a problem, an economic problem.”

Putin is projecting strength and invoking fear, but faces economic strain, sanctions, and the challenge of asserting control over annexed territories, says ex-Nato policy chief Fabrice Pothier.

Fabrice Pothier is CEO of Rasmussen Global and former Director of Policy Planning at NATO. Drawing on more than two decades advising NATO and European leaders, he offers clear, strategic insight into global security and geopolitics—helping audiences understand today’s risks, alliances, and shifting power dynamics with confidence and clarity. Contact us today to learn more.

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