Description |
vi, 233 pages : illustration ; 22 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-217) and index. |
Contents |
Strategic theory -- The Russia-Ukraine conflict -- War -- The context shifts. |
Summary |
"In Ukraine and the Art of Strategy, Sir Lawrence Freedman provides an account of the origins and course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through the lens of the theory and practice of strategy. That is, he explores Putin's near, medium, and long-term strategies when he decided to initiate the conflict. How successful has he been? In contrast to many who see Putin as a master operator who has resuscitated a supine Russia against all odds, Freedman is less impressed with his strategic acumen in terms of the long-term fallout. By exploring concepts such as coercive diplomacy, limited war, escalation and information operations, Freedman brings the story up to the present, where a low-level conflict between Ukrainian and breakaway rebel forces in the east grinds on, and illuminates the external challenges faced by the governments' involved"-- |
Subject |
Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-
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Ukraine -- Strategic aspects.
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Russia (Federation) -- Military policy.
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Ukraine -- Foreign relations -- Russia (Federation)
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Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations -- Ukraine.
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ISBN |
9780190902889 (hardcover) |
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0190902884 |
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