The Role of the Russian Navy in Russia's Evolving Approach to Strategic Deterrence
Abstract
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russias assessment of the changes in the strategic security environment has prompted an evolving approach to, and definition of, strategic deterrence and comprehensive military modernization to compete in such a dynamic environment. This thesis will explore Russias three distinct stages and approaches of strategic deterrence, starting in 1999 to the present day. It is from the influence of these approaches to strategic deterrence that Russia developed its corresponding security, defense, and military strategies, doctrines, and policies. This thesis focuses on the roles, utilization, and modernization efforts of the Russian Federation Navy (RFN) throughout each distinct stage. Russia currently regards the RFN as one of the most effective instruments of strategic deterrence. This thesisevaluates the effectiveness of the RFN across key Russian maritime domains: the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Many challenges prevent Russia from achieving the global naval notoriety it desires, and, for the foreseeable future, it relies on high-end cruise missiles and will direct naval operations in the maritime domains contiguous to Russia.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1126990
Entities
People
- Ashleigh G. Martz
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School