Robin D. sent in this image of Vladimir Putin on the cover of The Week (found here):
I tried to find a larger version but haven’t been able to. Anyway, it’s an interesting example of the conflation of male sexual prowess with military aggression and power. Given the image, the title “Russia, rising” could have, um, other meanings besides the idea of rising political or military power.
Thanks, Robin!
Comments 2
Anonymous — August 23, 2008
I don't think it's about male sexual prowess. I think it's more likely poking fun at his shirtless fishing photoshoot.
http://images.google.com/images?q=putin+fishing
Will — August 25, 2008
It is that too, but the placement of the tank cannon is no accident.