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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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Western Efforts To Isolate Russia and Iran Falter in Latin America

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Western Efforts To Isolate Russia and Iran Falter in Latin America

Naval vessels of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. “In recent days, Russian media in Spanish, such as Sputnik and…

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Russia-Supported Military Rulers in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea Continue To Deepen Ties

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Russia-Supported Military Rulers in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea Continue To Deepen Ties

“Giant posters of Malian Presidents Assimi Goïta and Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya, who came to power through coups like the…

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Russian Companies Using Central Asian Migrant Workers in Occupied Ukraine

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Russian Companies Using Central Asian Migrant Workers in Occupied Ukraine

Migrant workers in Moscow, Russia. “But, digging trenches for money and being citizens of another country, they violate the laws…

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Russia Widens and Tightens Conscription Policies

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Russia Widens and Tightens Conscription Policies

Andrey Kartapolov (General-Ret), chairman of the Duma Defense Committee. “The information space is filled with aggressive advertising of the services…

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Russia Cutting Back on Nuclear Icebreaker Production

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Russia Cutting Back on Nuclear Icebreaker Production

“An updated version of Russia’s Arctic Strategy states that Russia will only build one “Lider,” not three as originally planned.…

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Russia Effectively Leaves Arctic Council

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Russia Effectively Leaves Arctic Council

“On 21 February, the Kremlin announced that Russia revised its Arctic policy by removing mentions of the Arctic Council, stressing…

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Georgians Consider Outcomes of War in Ukraine

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Georgians Consider Outcomes of War in Ukraine

Protesters in Tbilisi, 7 March 2023. “In any case, Georgia needs to start preparing and working on increasing its civil…

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Russia-Ukraine War: Running Estimate Update 10

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/23/2023 |

This running estimate provides an update on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It assesses the current military situation,…

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China Issues Concept Paper on Its Role in Global Security

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/01/2023 | Comments Off on China Issues Concept Paper on Its Role in Global Security

China Issues “The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper” at the 21 February 2023 Lanting Forum. “The legitimate and reasonable security…

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Bartles 01 Wagner Assault Units Against Positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Composition and Tactics of Wagner Assault Detachments

By Dianne McIntosh | 03/01/2023 | Comments Off on The Composition and Tactics of Wagner Assault Detachments

The Conduct of Wagner Assault Units Against Positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. “The main task of the assault…

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