Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-237) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- The tragedy and symbolism of the Kursk -- Assessing decay: the Soviet/Russian military, 1985-2006 -- Explaining the military's political presence -- The elusive defense reform -- Civil-military relations and superpresidentialism -- Conclusion.
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