Ukraine and the art of strategy / Lawrence Freedman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Freedman, Lawrence, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

Ukraine--Strategic aspects.

Ukraine.

Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-.

Russia (Federation)--Military policy.

Russia (Federation).

Military policy.

Ukraine--Foreign relations--Russia (Federation).

Russia (Federation)--Foreign relations--Ukraine.

Diplomatic relations.

Strategic aspects of individual places.

Physical Description:

vi, 233 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]

Summary:

"In Ukraine and the Art of Strategy, Sir Lawrence Freedman provides an account of the origins and course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through the lens of the theory and practice of strategy. That is, he explores Putin's near, medium, and long-term strategies when he decided to initiate the conflict. How successful has he been? In contrast to many who see Putin as a master operator who has resuscitated a supine Russia against all odds, Freedman is less impressed with his strategic acumen in terms of the long-term fallout. By exploring concepts such as coercive diplomacy, limited war, escalation and information operations, Freedman brings the story up to the present, where a low-level conflict between Ukrainian and breakaway rebel forces in the east grinds on, and illuminates the external challenges faced by the governments' involved"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Strategic theory

The Russia-Ukraine conflict

War

The context shifts.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780190902889

0190902884

OCLC:

1050142873