The Future of the Russian Military: Russia's Ground Combat Capabilities and Implications for U.S.-Russia Competition

by Samuel Charap, Austin Long, Trevor Johnston, et al.

Book Overview

Since 2008 Russia's military forces have improved, enabling Russian military operations in Crimea, eastern Ukraine, and Syria. Researchers analyze the societal, political, economic, and demographic factors that undergird Russian military power. Based on these factors, they analyze how Russian ground combat capabilities will evolve. The challenge for the U.S. military will be to compete in different regions without provoking escalation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977400744
• ISBN13: 9781977400741
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"