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Book Review: The Long Hangover — Putin’s New Russia and the Ghosts of the Past

2018-08-27 By Anders Puck Nielsen 1 Comment

The Long Hangover

Shaun Walker has written an excellent book about modern Russian history, identity creation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the almost fetishized obsession with the World War II victory.

Filed Under: Military strategy and politics Tagged With: Book review, Russia

Book review: Near Abroad — Putin, the West and the Contest over Ukraine and the Caucasus

2018-03-24 By Anders Puck Nielsen Leave a Comment

Near abroad cover

Gerard Toal has written an insightful book about the geopolitics of the former Soviet Union. Through case studies of South Ossetia and Ukraine, Toal unfolds the complexities of the geopolitical field and exposes prejudices on all sides.

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Book review: War With Russia

2017-12-04 By Anders Puck Nielsen Leave a Comment

War With Russia

General Sir Richard Shirreff’s book is important and educational, but it is mostly for those with an interest in military affairs.

Filed Under: Military strategy and politics Tagged With: Book review, NATO, Russia

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Gerasimov on the characteristics of modern warfare

An analysis of general Gerasimov’s speech to the military academic community in March 2018. The speech confirms Gerasimov’s earlier statements about the nature of modern warfare. There is a clear focus on conventional military capabilities which is interesting considering president Putin’s dramatic talk about nuclear weapons earlier this month.

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