Former president Putin initiated Russia’s move to regain “great power” status by consolidating Soviet-style control over resources, infrastructure, the economy, and security. He used the Kremlin’s full powers to quash all serious political opposition by recreating a virtual one-party state. He tapped national nostalgia by restoring former communist symbols such as the Soviet anthem and [...]
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Russia’s New Militarism
Posted by Matt in May 13th, 2008 | no comment
Published in Russia, Banner, Communist Symbols, Economy, Former President, Inaugural Address, infrastructure, Key Role, kremlin, Medvedev, militarism, Military Flag, Nostalgia, Political Opposition, Presidency, Realization, Russia Flag, Russians, Soviet Anthem, Style Control, Virtual One
Global leaders need to rule the seas
Posted by Matt in April 17th, 2007 | no comment
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Today’s crop of political leaders lacks the military experience to recognize the importance of maritime power.
Yet there is a lot to be said for militarism where military matters are concerned. The besetting problem of Britain and the United States before 1914 and again before 1939 was the tendency to leave decisions about grand strategy to [...]
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