The Evolution of Modern Russian Warfare

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to examine current Russian military methods of waging non-linear warfare through the lens of Soviet operations beginning in 1941 through modern operations. Therefore, what defines the present has a long history. The full spectrum of western definitions characterizing todays actions by Russia as some form of new warfare is inaccurate and demonstrates a lack of appreciation for the actual nature of war. This purposeful obfuscation reveals Russias willingness to see warfare as a system of systems, something defined as extending beyond a call to arms. When the political or economic systems are accomplishing their objective, the military is not used. These systems are interchangeable. This lesson has long roots and prevalent in modern Russian warfare. As these threats multiply and diversify as increasingly hybrid, asymmetric, and ambiguous, it is critical for US military thinkers, politicians, and strategists to first understand Russia to further their understanding of Russian warfare.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 2016
Accession Number
AD1176201

Entities

People

  • Anthony Mercado

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asymmetric Warfare
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Governments
  • Hybrid Warfare
  • Information Operations
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Mobile Phones
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • United States
  • Warfare

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