ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|63 pages
Transforming Russia's Conventional Armed Forces
chapter 2|20 pages
Towards a ‘New Look' of the Russian Armed Forces?
chapter 3|21 pages
Network-Centric Warfare as the Undeclared aim of Russian Defense Reform
part II|41 pages
The Euro-Atlantic Geopolitical Context
part III|77 pages
Russian Defence Economics, Industry and Procurement
chapter 8|18 pages
A Work in Regress?
part IV|31 pages
Civil–Military Relations and Future Manpower