Radical Reform In Soviet Defence Policy
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Radical Reform In Soviet Defence Policy
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Author : R. Allison
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1992-04-12
Radical Reform In Soviet Defence Policy written by R. Allison and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-04-12 with History categories.
Russian Military Reform
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Author : Carolina Vendil Pallin
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2008-08-29
Russian Military Reform written by Carolina Vendil Pallin and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-29 with History categories.
This book examines reform of the Russian military since the end of the Cold War. It explores the legacy of the Soviet era, explaining why - at the time of the fall of the Soviet Union - radical reform was long overdue in the wake of changing military technology, new economic and political realities, and the emergence of new threats and challenges. It discusses the problems encountered by Gorbachev in his attempts to promote military reform in the late 1980s, and goes on to analyse in detail the mixed fortunes of the policies of his successors, Yeltsin and Putin. It describes how the onset of war in Chechnya in 1994 provided clear evidence of the weaknesses of the Russian military in modern conflicts, and shows that although the Chechnya debacle did provide some impetus for reforms in the armed forces in 1997-98, the momentum was not continued under the Putin government. It argues that Putin’s policies of bolstering central control over all aspects of decision making has left untouched many key problems facing the Russian military, including infighting between different force structures, lack of transparency and independent scrutiny over defence spending, and absence of consensus on the main threats to Russia and optimum force posture. Moreover, it argues that in his attempts to concentrate all means of control to a corrupt and inefficient Kremlin bureaucracy, Putin has deprived himself of all alternative channels of independent scrutiny, control and oversight, thus exacerbating the problems that continue to plague the Russian military.
The Soviet Defence Industry
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Author : Julian Cooper
language : en
Publisher: Burns & Oates
Release Date : 1991
The Soviet Defence Industry written by Julian Cooper and has been published by Burns & Oates this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.
Reviews the changes in the Soviet defence industry since perestroika, and how they are complicated by economic uncertainty and the new political assertiveness of many republics. Discusses the political role of the military/industrial complex and possible business opportunities for the West.
The Dilemma Of Reform In The Soviet Union
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Author : Timothy J. Colton
language : en
Publisher: New York, NY : Council on Foreign Relations
Release Date : 1984
The Dilemma Of Reform In The Soviet Union written by Timothy J. Colton and has been published by New York, NY : Council on Foreign Relations this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with History categories.
Russian Defense Reform
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Author : Irina Viktorovna Isakova
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Russian Defense Reform written by Irina Viktorovna Isakova and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Russia (Federation) categories.
The Russian government has demonstrated a serious intention to address the issue of defense reform and modernize the military. Russia's defense reform is being implemented now, though it is far from being complete. The pace of the reforms and the sequence of measures needing to be taken have been adjusted to the fast-moving political and economic environment. The present stage of the reform process is a transitional phase to radical systemic changes in defense posture planned for 2011-15. It also reflects the political dynamics of the forthcoming elections in Russia. The key new developments are: Setting clear parameters and timing for radical Command and Control (C & C) transformation; Establishing a joint headquarters for special purpose forces; Reforming military intelligence; Adjusting Russia's new nuclear posture; Reforming the defense industry and opening doors for private investments; and, Establishing new forms of civil control over the military (increasing presidential influence). Russia's political establishment, in setting a goal of reforming the defense system by introducing transparency, accountability, and civilian control over the military, is concentrating its efforts on sustaining and modernizing nuclear strategic forces and creating robust counterterrorist special-purpose forces. These are judged to be the initial and essential tools for responding to both global and regional/local security challenges. Training is increasing, changes are being introduced to command and control and mobilization policy across the defense and security sectors, and new weapons systems are coming on line. Modernization of Russia's defense and security establishment is considered to be one of the primary national development programs. The business community is expected to join the government's efforts in funding this process, especially the procurement programs. This monograph attempts to describe the framework and current patterns of Russia's defense reform.
Gorbachev S Program For Economic Modernization And Reform
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Author : Abraham Samuel Becker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Gorbachev S Program For Economic Modernization And Reform written by Abraham Samuel Becker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Soviet Union categories.
"This paper is the text of a presentation before the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, Subcommittee on National Security, Economics and Trade, on September 19, 1987. It examines the interrelationship between the two aspects of Mikhail Gorbachev's domestic economic program: modernization and reform. The author argues, first, that economic reform and its social-political twin, democratization, are derivative values. While this does not diminish their potential significance for Soviet society, it does complicate any assessment of probable outcomes of high-level conflict over the restructuring. Second, the author suggests, the interrelationship between modernization and reform has profound implications for Soviet military and foreign policy."--Rand abstracts.
Russian Defense Reform
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Author : Irina Isakova
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-11-30
Russian Defense Reform written by Irina Isakova and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-30 with categories.
The Russian government has demonstrated a serious intention to address the issue of defense reform and modernize the military. Russia's defense reform is being implemented now, though it is far from being complete. The pace of the reforms and the sequence of measures needing to be taken have been adjusted to the fast-moving political and economic environment. The present stage of the reform process is a transitional phase to radical systemic changes in defense posture planned for 2011-15. It also reflects the political dynamics of the forthcoming elections in Russia. The key new developments are: * Setting clear parameters and timing for radical Command and Control (C&C) transformation, including abandoning the Military Districts, transferring control to the operational commands and strategic "directions" (i.e., strategic areas) in 2010-15:* Establishing a joint headquarters for special purpose forces;* Reforming military intelligence;* Adjusting Russia's new nuclear posture;* Reforming the defense industry and opening doors for private investments; and,* Establishing new forms of civil control over the military (increasing presidential influence).Russia's political establishment, in setting a goal of reforming the defense system by introducing transparency, accountability, and civilian control over the military, is concentrating its efforts on sustaining and modernizing nuclear strategic forces and creating robust counterterrorist special-purpose forces. These are judged to be the initial and essential tools for responding to both global and regional/local security challenges. Training is increasing, changes are being introduced to command and control and mobilization policy across the defense and security sectors, and new weapons systems are coming on line. Modernization of Russia's defense and security establishment is considered to be one of the primary national development programs. The business community is expected to join the government's efforts in funding this process, especially the procurement programs. This monograph attempts to describe the framework and current patterns of Russia's defense reform.
The Politics Of Military Reform In Post Suharto Indonesia
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Author : Marcus Mietzner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Politics Of Military Reform In Post Suharto Indonesia written by Marcus Mietzner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
This study discusses the process of military reform in Indonesia after the fall of Suharto?s New Order regime in 1998. The extent of Indonesia?s progress in this area has been the subject of heated debate, both in Indonesia and in Western capitals. Human rights organizations and critical academics, on the one hand, have argued that the reforms implemented so far have been largely superficial, and that Indonesia?s armed forces remain a highly problematic institution. Foreign proponents of military assistance to Indonesia, on the other hand, have asserted that the military has undergone radical change, as evidenced by its complete extraction from political institutions. This study evaluates the state of military reform eight years after the end of authoritarian rule, pointing to both significant achievements and serious shortcomings. Although the armed forces in the new democratic polity no longer function as the backbone of a powerful centralist regime and have lost many of their previous privileges, the military has been able to protect its core institutional interests by successfully fending off demands to reform the territorial command structure. As the military?s primary source of political influence and off-budget revenue, the persistence of the territorial system has ensured that the Indonesian armed forces have not been fully subordinated to democratic civilian control. This ambiguous transition outcome so far poses difficult challenges to domestic and foreign policymakers, who have to find ways of effectively engaging with the military to drive the reform process forward.This is the twenty-third publication in Policy Studies, a peer-reviewed East-West Center Washington series that presents scholarly analysis of key contemporary domestic and international political, economic, and strategic issues affecting Asia in a policy relevant manner.
Democratic Breakdown And The Decline Of The Russian Military
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Author : Zoltan Barany
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2009-01-10
Democratic Breakdown And The Decline Of The Russian Military written by Zoltan Barany and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-10 with History categories.
A rare, behind-the-scenes look at Russian military politics Why have Russian generals acquired an important political position since the Soviet Union's collapse while at the same time the effectiveness of their forces has deteriorated? Why have there been no radical defense reforms in Russia since the end of the cold war, even though they were high on the agenda of the country's new president in 2000? Democratic Breakdown and the Decline of the Russian Military explains these puzzles as it paints a comprehensive portrait of Russian military politics. Zoltan Barany identifies three formative moments that gave rise to the Russian dilemma. The first was Gorbachev's decision to invite military participation in Soviet politics. The second was when Yeltsin acquiesced to a new political system that gave generals a legitimate political presence. The third was when Putin not only failed to press for needed military reforms but elevated numerous high-ranking officers to prominent positions in the federal administration. Included here are Barany's insightful analysis of crisis management following the sinking of the Kursk submarine, a systematic comparison of the Soviet/Russian armed forces in 1985 and the present, and compelling accounts of the army's political role, the elusive defense reform, and the relationship between politicians and generals. Barany offers a rare look at the world of contemporary military politics in an increasingly authoritarian state. Destined to become a classic in post-Soviet studies, this book reminds us of the importance of the separation of powers as a means to safeguard democracy.
Ibss Political Science 1991
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Author : British Library of Political and Economic Science
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1993
Ibss Political Science 1991 written by British Library of Political and Economic Science and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Political Science categories.
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