First published 2017
US-Russia relations have shifted from tension to open hostility. Vladimir Putin has expanded Russian territory in Ukraine, intervened militarily in Syria, and launched cyber attacks during America's 2016 election. Six officers from the US Army War College examine Putin's dual strategy of conventional military force and unconventional warfare through hacking and political manipulation. They assess how Russia threatens both the United States and NATO allies. The authors argue America must leverage its military resources and diplomatic power to counter Putin's aggression. They outline strategies to make any Russian attack costly enough to fail, thereby preserving peace through deterrence. The study shows how the US and its partners can maintain global power structures against Russian challenges.
Genres: history, international-relations, non-fiction, 21st-century, military-history, current-affairs, academic, american-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-allies
Setting: Ukraine, Syria, NATO, United States
Period: 2016
208 pages · Paperback · Skyhorse