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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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OE Watch Volume 11 Issue 8 August 2021

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 8 August 2021

By Denise Judd | 08/24/2021 |

This document focuses on military developments and geopolitical dynamics involving China, Russia, Iran, and regional security issues. China is modernizing…

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Global Tactics For Army Readiness

Latest Publication of Red Diamond Released

By nkirkpatrick2 | 08/05/2021 |

TRADOC G-2 has just released the latest publication of the Red Diamond newsletter. This edition of the Red Diamond provides…

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OE Watch Volume 11 Issue 7 July 2021

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 7 July 2021

By Denise Judd | 07/24/2021 |

The document covers a variety of military and geopolitical developments involving China, Russia, Iran, and global security. China is focused…

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OE Watch Volume 11 Issue 6 June 2021

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 6 June 2021

By Denise Judd | 06/24/2021 |

The document outlines significant military and geopolitical trends in China, Russia, Iran, and global security. China is engaging in cognitive…

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How China Fights China Landing Zone

The Operational Environment (2021-2030): Great Power Competition, Crisis, and Conflict

By nkirkpatrick2 | 05/26/2021 |

The TRADOC G-2’s new publication, The Operational Environment (2021-2030): Great Power Competition, Crisis, and Conflict complements previous publications exploring the Operational Environment…

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2021 05 31 Russia On The Nature Of Future Conflict Is This An Opening Discussion Of Russias New Military Doc

“Russia On The Nature Of Future Conflict: Is This An Opening Discussion Of Russia’s New Military Doctrine?” by Timothy Thomas and Harold Orenstein (May 2021)

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/26/2021 | Comments Off on “Russia On The Nature Of Future Conflict: Is This An Opening Discussion Of Russia’s New Military Doctrine?” by Timothy Thomas and Harold Orenstein (May 2021)

(Click image to download brief.) KEY TAKEAWAYS The 1983 Military Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Soviet Union stated that military doctrine…

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OE Watch Volume 11 Issue 5 May 2021

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 5 May 2021

By Denise Judd | 05/24/2021 |

The document explores military and geopolitical developments related to China, Russia, Iran, and global security concerns. China is focusing on…

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2021 05 19 The Russian Army and Maneuver Defense Dr. Lester W. Grau and MAJ Charles K. Bartles

“The Russian Army and Maneuver Defense” by Les Grau and Charles Bartles (May 2021)

By Kevin O'Connell | 05/19/2021 | Comments Off on “The Russian Army and Maneuver Defense” by Les Grau and Charles Bartles (May 2021)

(Click image to download brief.) KEY TAKEAWAYS In the practice and application of historical analysis, the Russian General Staff closely…

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OE Watch Volume 11 Issue 4 April 2021

OE Watch Volume 11, Issue 4 April 2021

By Denise Judd | 04/24/2021 |

The document discusses a variety of military and geopolitical developments across multiple regions. Russia is focused on bolstering its presence…

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2021 04 13 Russian Planning Visions for Large Scale Warfare Timothy Thomas

“Russian Planning Visions for Large-Scale Warfare: “Planetary, Theater, and Territorial” Considerations” By Timothy Thomas (May 2021)

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/13/2021 | Comments Off on “Russian Planning Visions for Large-Scale Warfare: “Planetary, Theater, and Territorial” Considerations” By Timothy Thomas (May 2021)

(Click image to download brief.) KEY TAKEAWAYS Due primarily to geographic and threat variances, Russia’s military conducts geostrategicplanning differently from…

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