Beschreibung:
This book examines reform of the Russian military since the end of the Cold War. It argues that Putin's policies of bolstering central control has left untouched many key problems, including infighting between different forces, lack of transparency over defence spending, and absence of consensus on the main threats.
1. The Kremlin and Military Reform 2. The Debate on Russian Military Reform 3. Defence Decision Making 4. Russian Military Reform: Definitions and Goals 5. The Yeltsin Era: Virtual Reform 6. Enter Putin: The Obsession with the Power Vertical Conclusion: Presidential Will, Know-How and Perseverance