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Military Reform

Assessing Russia’s Military Reforms: A Bridge Too Far?

Posted on November 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/25/2012
The Russian military reforms are clearly incomplete.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Military Reform, Russia

The Focus of Russian Military Means

Posted on November 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/21/2012
The Russian military effort still sees the West as a major competitor which requires forces to contain the West.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Military Reform, Russia

Who is the Russian Military? Muslims, Conscripts and Professionals

Posted on November 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
11/20/2012
But will be the impact of the growing Muslim population on the future of the Russian military?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Military Reform, Russia

Putin Boldly Defends Military Reform

Posted on March 20, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/20/2012
Richard Weitz looks at the Putin approach to military reform.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Military Reform, Putin, Russia
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