My Account Log in

2 options

Russia in Afghanistan and Chechnya : military strategic culture and the paradoxes of asymmetric conflict / Robert M. Cassidy.

Online

Available online

View online

U.S. Government Documents Available online

View online
Format:
Book
Government document
Author/Creator:
Cassidy, Robert M., Ph.D.
Contributor:
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Asymmetric warfare--Case studies.
Asymmetric warfare.
Afghanistan--History--Soviet occupation, 1979-1989.
Afghanistan.
Chechni︠a︡ (Russia)--History--Civil War, 1994-.
Chechni︠a︡ (Russia).
Russia (Federation)--Military policy.
Russia (Federation).
Corporate culture--Russia (Federation).
Corporate culture.
Military policy.
Russia (Federation)--Chechni︠a︡.
Genre:
Case studies
History
Case studies.
Physical Description:
1 online resource.
Place of Publication:
Carlisle, Pa. : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, [2003]
Summary:
The author uses a detailed assessment of the Russian experience in Afghanistan and Chechnya to draw important conclusions about asymmetric warfare. He then uses this to provide recommendations for the U.S. military, particularly the Army. Major Cassidy points out that small wars are difficult for every great power, yet are the most common kind. Even in this era of asymmetry, the U.S. Army exhibits a cultural preference for the [beta]big war[gamma] paradigm. He suggests that the U.S. military in general, including the Army, needs a cultural transformation to master the challenge of asymmetry fully. From this will grow doctrine and organizational change.
Notes:
Title from title screen (viewed Mar. 26, 2003).
"February 2003."
Includes bibliographical references.
Other Format:
Cassidy, Robert M., Ph. D. Russia in Afghanistan and Chechnya
ISBN:
1584871105
9781584871101
OCLC:
51929535

The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.

My Account

Shelf Request an item Bookmarks Fines and fees Settings

Guides

Using the Library Catalog Using Articles+ Library Account