Russia’s Wars in Chechnya 1994–2009 (Essential Histories)
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1782002774 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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. He is a former Foreign Office adviser on Russian security affairs, and for 15 years (1991-2006) wrote a monthly column on this for Jane's Intelligence Review. The author lives in New York, NY. About the Author Professor Mark Galeotti, formerly senior lecturer in international history at Keele University, is Clinical Professor of Global Affairs, New York University
Professor Mark Galeotti, formerly senior lecturer in international history at Keele University, is Clinical Professor of Global Affairs, New York University. He is a former Foreign Office adviser on Russian security affairs, and for 15 years (1991-2006) wrote a monthly column on this for Jane's Intelligence Review. The author lives in New York, NY.
These were savage conflicts which combined at different times the characteristics of an imperial war, a civil war and a terrorist campaign. He assesses how the wars have torn apart the fabric of Chechen society and their impact on Russia itself, where they have influenced presidential elections and widened the gulf between the military and the rest of society. The rich tradition of banditry in Chechnya, exemplified by the disproportionately large numbers of Chechens in the Spetsnaz special forces, gave the conflict its particular character, as did the steady shift from the initial nationalism to being inspired by a wider Islamic jihad.. Featuring specially drawn full-color mapping and drawing upon a wide range of sources, this succinct account explains the origins, history and consequences of Russia's wars in Chechnya, thereby shedding new light on the history - and prospects - of that troubled region.Mark Galeotti, an expert on the conflict, traces the progress of the wars, from the initial Russian advance through to urban battles such as Grozny, and the prolonged guerrilla warfare based in the mountainous regions that is common to both wars
Always Fighting the Last War Jeffrey Swystun The conflicts in Chechnya are fascinating. The fifteen years that encompassed two wars (1994-96 and 1999-2009 ) provide huge lessons in asymmetrical warfare and hinted at growing Muslim militancy. To say the Russians were tested and often bested is an understatement. Their military was at a historic low point. It lacked funding, training, and discipline. Units were undermanned and inter-service and unit cohesion was nonexistent. The book suggests the military was operating on a budget at least 60% deficient.This allowed. Stephen P. Ford said Excellent account of the battles that Russia had with separatists and radical muslims in Chechnya. Excellent account of the battles that Russia had with separatists and radical muslims in Chechnya. Essential History is a fitting title for this account replete with photographs [mostly Russian but some from the Chechens], charts, artwork and ample text.. "Russian war in Chechnya" according to Sarge. Educational and great read. It shows the kind of Russia of the 90s compared to what they are today and the condition they are in. Good descriptions if the key players and why the regions n is important to Russia.