Russian annexation of Crimea and the subsequent air campaign over Syria took the world
by surprise. The capabilities and efficiency of Moscow's armed forces during both operations …

This article challenges the perception of the rising numbers of siloviki in Russian politics as
a conscious strategy and expression of a more authoritarian policy direction pursued by …

This book examines the conditions under which new democracies succeed or fail in
establishing firm and lasting civilian control of the military. David Kuehn and Aurel Croissant …

How rulers organize and use their security forces is thought to have important implications
for regime survival, repression, and military effectiveness. While a number of studies provide …

Russian foreign policy has become an increasing concern in 21st century, together with
Russia's relations with its former Soviet neighbours-but its relations with the Baltic States are …

В статье изложены результаты исследования каналов рекрутирования и карьерных
траекторий членов административной элиты РФ, проведенного в 2013? 2014 гг …

Developments in the information society in Russia have led to the creation of an abundance
of online primary texts by political actors and institutions. This article surveys a large …

Without making Russians the hapless and helpless victims of their history, it is possible to
see security as being central to their historical evolution. Russia, after all, is a country formed …

This paper examines persistence and change in the Soviet Union's and then Russia's
relations with Afghanistan with respect to development and security. First, a detailed …

The role and influence of the Russian security services has been a widely discussed issue
since the election of Vladimir Putin as president in 2000. In accordance with Russian law in …