Recasting the Red Star: Russia Forges Tradition and Technology Through Toughness

A US military study in 2011 of how Putin and the Russian leadership have sought to re-establish the Russian military's place among its own population and the world community at large. The 3 elements of Tsarist and communist Tradition, improving Technology (esp.information- and nano-technology) and Toughness in eradicating clans, corruption and inefficiency are leitmotifs. But though the story includes the Chechen rebellion, the conflict with Ukraine, the downing of MH 17 in 2014, Russian interference in Western elections, and the Syrian quagmire are too late for inclusion. 390 pages. Quoted P&P for UK 2nd class. Overseas at least £12.40.