Timothy Frye Quoted in the Washington Post
What is an oligarch, really?
Oligarch. It’s a word that refers to wealthy elites, people who don’t just hold power and money but who control enough resources to influence politics or government in a meaningful way. It is also heavily associated with the rich and powerful in Russia, specifically those who made their fortunes in the post-Soviet era, including some who remain connected to the Kremlin today . . .
. . . In contrast with the older generation, this new class has been more rooted in Russia and less interested in ingratiating themselves with the West, said Timothy Frye, a professor of post-Soviet foreign policy at Columbia University.