The Russian Army in a time of troubles
This study of the Russian Army and how it has fared in the uncertain transitional period since independence in December 1991 provides the basis for understanding its present and potential future role in the new political developments within Russia. Starting with a historical overview of Russia's security agenda and an examination of the Russian/Soviet army's tradition of involvement in politics, 'The Russian Army in a Time of Troubles' examines Russia's current security interests and the role of the army in protecting them
1 online resource (xiii, 204 pages) : maps
9781849206891, 9780761951865, 9780761951872, 9781446279359, 1849206899, 0761951865, 0761951873, 1446279359
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Cover; Contents; List of Maps and Tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; PART I: GENERALLY SPEAKING; 1
The Russian Army and Politics in Historical Perspective; 2
Russia's Security Interests and the Army; PART II
BEING MORE SPECIFIC; 3
The Feasibility of Political Control of the Army; 4
Europeanizing the Russian Army; PART III
THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS; 5
Handling Conflicts in the Post-Soviet Space; 6
The Russian Army as Peace-Keeper; 7
Russian Peace-Keeping and European Security; OUTLOOK; 8
Through the Fog of War; References; Name Index; Subject Index