For the past 20 years the name "Putin" has been synonymous with "Russia." Will that ever change? On our latest episode, Ian Bremmer sits down with former Ambassador to Russia and career foreign service officer Bill Burns. The two examine how Vladimir Putin's worldview was formed, and what his goals are for Russia, the U.S., and the world. And on Puppet Regime, it's always awards seasons for our dictators.

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