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Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Think tank that produces evidence-based research, publications and events on defense topics, security, and international affairs in order to help build a more secure, equitable, and stable world. Discover some of their seminal products on the Russian military.

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Near Peer: Russia (Understanding Russia's Military History)

Army University Press

Subject matter experts discuss Russian history, current affairs, and military doctrine. Putin’s declarations, advances in military technology, and Russia’s remembrance of the Great Patriotic War are also addressed. “Near Peer: Russia” is the second film in a four-part series exploring America’s global competitors.

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Drawing lessons from the conflict seeking to outline key lessons, based on the operational data accumulated by the Ukrainian General Staff, from the fighting between February and July 2022.

A report to examine the causes of the failure of the Ukrainian offensive in 2023 in order to avoid the repetition of such errors in the future and
to inform the regeneration of offensive combat power in NATO militaries.

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This document describes updated structure and order of battle information for the Russian Federation and basics of Russian military. The document explores Russia’s stated security policy goals of Russian military culture, maxims, and missions.

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Red Diamond Strike and Fire

ATP 7-100.1, Russian Tactics: Strike and Fires

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/09/2025 |

This article will examine how Russian doctrine describes the defense and explore the doctrinal application of the positional defense. The…

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People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Tactics and Lessons Learned

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/07/2025 |

TRADOC G2 briefing for the Combat Training Centers (CTC) Commanders’ Conference, regarding PLA tactics and lessons learned from the Russia-Ukraine…

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modeling and sims march 25 newsletter

Quarterly TRADOC G-2 Modeling and Simulation Newsletter

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/04/2025 |

This quarter’s newsletter focuses on a data initiative to improve Olvana representation in WARSIM, the current state of the Athena…

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1 2023

OE Watch Issue 1 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

Little Evidence That Algeria Is Shifting From Russian to Chinese Arms Imports Amid Ukraine Conflict Iran Asks Tajikistan Not To…

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5 2023

OE Watch Issue 5 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

China Now Claims To Have World’s Top Destroyer Force Russia Tries To Appeal to New Contract Soldiers in Moscow Iran…

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3 2023

OE Watch Issue 3 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

China Integrating PLAAF Elements Into PLAA Training, Including OPFOR Wagner Group Adapts To Trench Warfare, Assault Tactics in Ukraine Taiwan…

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2 2023

OE Watch Issue 2 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

Russia Expands Naval Infantry Amid Ukraine Conflict China Rapidly Developing AI-Driven Warfare Systems To Enhance Combat Efficiency Hong Kong Aerospace…

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10 2023

OE Watch Issue 10 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

Russia Continues Arctic Expansion Despite Ukraine War and Sanctions Iran Modernizing Its Drone Capabilities China’s Pacific Expansion and Potential To…

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8 2023

OE Watch Issue 8 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

Abkhazia Pushes Back Against Russia’s Suggestion of Incorporation Iran Claims Development of Cruise Missiles Guided by Artificial Intelligence China and…

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6 2023

OE Watch Issue 6 2023

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/26/2025 |

China Eyes Opportunity To Expand “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” With Mexico Iran Ready To Help Syria Rebuild Its Defense Infrastructure Russian…

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