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Military Strategy

October 2, 2020

Russian Scientists in Military Uniforms

One of the distinctive features of a highly militaristic state is that it is ready to propose a military response to any challenge. While addressing...

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Military History

October 2, 2020

The Return of the Commissars

The Russian Army is planning to recreate the Main Political Directorate that existed in the Soviet Army (GlavPUR), according to the Deputy Chairman of...

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Maritime Strategy

October 2, 2020

The Russian Navy: To Deter the U.S. and to Compete With China

The Russian Armed forces are becoming the main element of the government’s “patriotic propaganda. ” Currently, the Ministry of Defense is...

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Military Strategy

October 2, 2020

Russia Moving Toward Missile Frigate–Centric Navy?

A major military defeat can unexpectedly turn into a victory. Indeed, the actions of the Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov operating off the...

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