Although the role of the military in Russia has changed significantly since Soviet times, it continues to exert great influence on Russian politics, economy and society. This book presents a comprehensive overview of current developments related to Russia’s military sector. It considers recent military reforms, personnel issues, the defence industry and procurement, the defence economy, changes in civil-military relations, and the continuing huge economic significance of Russia’s military-industrial complex. It explores difficulties currently faced by the Russian military, including problems of recruitment and leadership; analyses Russian security policy - including in relation to Europe and more widely; and discusses the lessons learned by the Russian military as a result of the recent war in Georgia. The book argues that reform attempts have often been thwarted by bureaucracy, economy, strategy, manpower, weapon systems and leadership. The book concludes by assessing likely future developments.
| ISBN: | 9780415728331 |
| Publication date: | 7th October 2013 |
| Author: | Roger N McDermott |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 238 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series |
| Genres: |
Regional / International studies Politics and government Warfare and defence Peace studies and conflict resolution Regional geography Military history |
Although the role of the military in Russia has changed significantly since Soviet times, it continues to exert great influence on Russian politics, economy and society. This book presents a comprehensive overview of current developments related to Russia’s military sector. It considers recent military reforms, personnel issues, the defence industry and procurement, the defence economy, changes in civil-military relations, and the continuing huge economic significance of Russia’s military-industrial complex. It explores difficulties currently faced by the Russian military, including problems of recruitment and leadership; analyses Russian security policy - including in relation to Europe and more widely; and discusses the lessons learned by the Russian military as a result of the recent war in Georgia. The book argues that reform attempts have often been thwarted by bureaucracy, economy, strategy, manpower, weapon systems and leadership. The book concludes by assessing likely future developments.
The Russian Armed Forces in Transition features in the following genres: Regional / International studies, Politics and government, Warfare and defence, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Regional geography, Military history
The Russian Armed Forces in Transition is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Russian Armed Forces in Transition was written by Roger N McDermott and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Russian Armed Forces in Transition has 238 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series series
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