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The Russian Army In A Time Of Troubles

Door Pavel K. Baev

Categorie
Geschiedenis Rusland
Boeknummer
#267949
Titel
The Russian Army In A Time Of Troubles
Auteur
Baev, Pavel K.
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
London etc., Sage Publications
Jaar van uitgave
1996
ISBN10
0761951873
ISBN13
9780761951872
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Peace Research Institute, Oslo.
Samenvatting

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. Following an historical overview of Russia's security agenda and an examination of the Russian/Soviet army's tradition of involvement in politics, the book then examines Russia's current security interests and the role of the army in protecting them. Geopolitical perspectives are linked to the security issues of the `Near Abroad', and to the nuclear dimension of security. Pavel K Baev then considers the question of the feasibility of political control over the Russian army. The problem of the politicization of the army is followed through the ... (Lees verder)interlinked issues of stalled military reform and a drastically reduced military budget. Baev examines the current military role of the army with case studies on conflict management in the Caucasus and the army's performance in the role of peace-keeper in the Chechen War. Finally, the place of the army in Russia's peace-keeping activities within a broader European context is examined.
Pagina's
204
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 10,00

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