Sergey Glazyev

Sergey Glazyev is a Russian economist, politician, and advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin on regional economic integration. He has served as Minister of Foreign Economic Relations in the 1990s and held various positions in the Russian government and academia. Known for his criticism of Western economic policies and advocacy for Eurasian integration, Glazyev has published numerous works on economic theory and policy. His economic views often challenge mainstream liberal economics, and he has been a vocal proponent of state-directed development and industrial policy. Glazyev's academic work focuses on long-term technological and economic cycles, monetary policy, and economic integration within the post-Soviet space. He has been particularly influential in developing theories about technological shifts in the global economy and their impact on geopolitical power dynamics. Since 2022, Glazyev has gained additional attention for his role in developing strategies to counter Western sanctions against Russia and his proposals for alternative financial systems. His work on de-dollarization and new payment mechanisms has influenced discussions about the future of international economic relations.

Readers tend to view Glazyev's economic writings through a political lens, with responses falling along ideological lines. Positive reviews focus on his detailed analysis of Russian economic transitions and monetary policy. Several readers on Amazon cite his predictions about economic warfare and sanctions. One Goodreads reviewer noted his "comprehensive data on post-Soviet privatization." Critical reviews point to perceived bias and anti-Western sentiment. Multiple readers describe his work as "propaganda" and question his objectivity. Some economic papers cite methodological issues with his research. His books have limited reviews in English: - Genocide: Russia and the New World Order (1999) - 3.8/5 on Goodreads (12 ratings) - The Last World War (2016) - No aggregated ratings found - Academic papers/articles - Citations mainly in Russian-language journals Review volume is too low for meaningful rating averages. Most English-language discussion appears in academic citations rather than consumer reviews.

Genocide: Russia and the New World Order (1999) Analysis of Russia's economic reforms in the 1990s and their impact on the Russian population.

The Last World War: The United States to Move and Lose (2016) Examination of global economic cycles and their relationship to military conflicts, focusing on US-Russia relations.

The Ukrainian Catastrophe: From American Revolution to Russian Spring (2015) Study of the Ukrainian crisis, its economic implications, and its effects on Russian-Ukrainian relations.

Strategy for Russia's Development in the Context of Global Instability (2011) Overview of proposed economic strategies for Russian development amidst global economic challenges.

Choice of Future (2005) Analysis of different economic development paths available to Russia in the post-Soviet period.

The Theory of Long-Term Technical and Economic Development (1993) Technical analysis of economic cycles and technological innovation in long-term economic development.