Russian Military Perestroika
Baev, Pavel K.
Center on the United States & Europe, US – Europe Analysis Series no.45, April 29, 2010, online edition, 4p
"Is a massive economic crisis a good time to launch a thorough military reform? Given the economic uncertainties, most experts would recommend delaying the overhaul, even if it is long-overdue. Russia, however, is not known for adhering to conventional wisdom. As a consequence, Russia is now in the middle of a profound, if poorly conceptualized and under-financed, transformation of its Armed Forces. The official evaluation of the provisional results is as upbeat as Enron’s annual report for the year 2000; the immediate prospects for success look as uncertain as California’s solvency."
Dr. Pavel K. Baev is a research professor at the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo.
Go to the essay at:
http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Files/rc/papers/2010/0429_russia_military_baev/0429_russia_military_baev.pdf
A38/02-10. Posted May 21, 2010
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