Democratic Breakdown and the Decline of the Russian Military

by Zoltan Barany (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $38.53

  Paints a portrait of Russian military politics. This book identifies three moments that gave rise to the Russian dilemma: Gorbachev's decision to invite military participation in Soviet politics; Yeltsin's acquiescence to a political system that gave generals a legitimate political presence; and, Putin's failure to press for military reforms.