Daniel Treisman says Putin often takes anti - American stances to shore up his support . He writes that the Snowden affair has put Putin in a difficult bind . He says Putin does n't be seen to be subservient to U.S. but does n't want a fight . Treisman : But Putin is stuck . American and Russian support on some key international issues .
Daniel Treisman says Putin often takes anti - American stances to shore up his support . He writes that the Snowden affair has put Putin in a difficult bind . He says Putin does n't be seen to be subservient to U.S. but does n't want a fight . Treisman : American and Russian support on some key international issues .