Why Russia is reviving its conventional military power

Renz, Bettina

Abstract

The revival of Russian military power poses certain challenges to NATO and to the West. However, the exact nature of these challenges is not straightforward. This article discusses why Russia is reviving its conventional military power and argues these
developments are not limited to the intention of preparing for offensive action. NATO’s and the West’s policy responses to recent changes in Russian defense policy need to be based on a realistic and nuanced understanding of Russian motivations because ill-considered responses could have serious unintended consequences.

Citation

Renz, B. (2016). Why Russia is reviving its conventional military power. Parameters, 46(2),

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 8, 2016
• Publication Date: Aug 17, 2016
• Deposit Date: Aug 23, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 23, 2016
• Journal: Parameters
• Electronic ISSN: 0031-1723
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 46
• Issue: 2
• Keywords: Russia, strategy, NATO, Putin, military
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/805393
• Publisher URL: http://strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/parameters/index.cfm
• Contract Date: Aug 23, 2016