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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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Portrait of Count Alexander Suvorov

Russian Theorists Contemplating Preemptive Wars

By Denise Judd | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russian Theorists Contemplating Preemptive Wars

Portrait of Count Alexander Suvorov. “If earlier, belligerents tried to preempt the enemy both before and during military (combat) actions,…

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Central Asian States Take the Initiative in Security Cooperation

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on Central Asian States Take the Initiative in Security Cooperation

Map of Central Asia. “Against the backdrop of countering challenges to security and stability in the region, primarily with the…

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Nicaragua’s Ortega Consolidating Dictatorship with Russian and Chinese Backing

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on Nicaragua’s Ortega Consolidating Dictatorship with Russian and Chinese Backing

Nicaraguan Foreign Minister, Denis Moncada, speaks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrob. “For years, the Russian government has been focused…

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Russian Airborne Receiving Modernized SVD “Sniper Rifle”

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on Russian Airborne Receiving Modernized SVD “Sniper Rifle”

“Reconnaissance and special-purpose subunits are going to acquire some accuracy.  They will fully rearm with the SVDM sniper rifle, which…

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New Russian Film About Syrian Operations Promotes Kremlin Narrative

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2022 | Comments Off on New Russian Film About Syrian Operations Promotes Kremlin Narrative

“The motion picture ‘Sky’ can be considered one of the reference points for modern Russian cinema, allowing, figuratively speaking, to…

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OE Watch Volume 11 Issue 12 December 2025

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 12 December 2021

By Denise Judd | 12/24/2021 |

This document discusses various military and security developments in China, Russia, Iran, and global operational environments. China’s PLA is improving…

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OE Watch Volume 11 Issue 11 November 2021

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 11 November 2021

By Denise Judd | 11/24/2021 |

This document highlights various developments related to China, Russia, Iran, and global security issues. China is working on building a…

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OE Watch Volume 11 Issue 10 October 2021

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 10 October 2021

By Denise Judd | 10/24/2021 |

This document covers various military and geopolitical developments involving China, Russia, Iran, and global security concerns. China is focused on…

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How Russia Fights

DATE World: The U.S. Army’s Training Environment

By Ed Waters | 10/06/2021 |

The Decisive Action Training Environment World is the U.S. Army’s official training environment, designed to enable readiness for major pacing…

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OE Watch Volume 11 Issue 9 September 2021

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 9 September 2021

By Denise Judd | 09/24/2021 |

This document explores the evolving military strategies and international relations of China, Russia, and Iran, as well as regional security…

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