The Post-Putin Era: Global Analysts Weigh Risks, Business Shifts, and Strategic Uncertainty

As questions surrounding the Russian leadership intensify, experts evaluate the potential for transition, geopolitical fallout, and the future of the Russian state apparatus.

The question of a 'post-Putin' Russia has moved from the fringes of geopolitical speculation to the center of international strategic discourse. With mounting concerns over leadership health and the long-term stability of the Kremlin, policymakers and analysts are increasingly focused on what a post-Putin transition would look like for the global order. Recent discourse has highlighted a wide spectrum of possibilities. While some outlets, such as the Atlantic Council, suggest that the international community should not fear a post-Putin Russia—implying potential for reform or stabilization…