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The successes and failures of democracy in the post-Soviet republics
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2016-09)
The purpose of this thesis is to answer the question what factors contribute to the differing levels of democratic success in the post-Soviet republics? The thesis draws on political theory and historical approaches to ...
U.S. and NATO naval engagement with Russia in the Black Sea: historical patterns and current prospects
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2016-09)
Since Russia's annexation of Crimea in March 2014, the United States and its NATO Allies have increased their military presence and exercises in the Black Sea focused on deterring Russian aggression or coercion. Russia has ...
Ukraine crisis and transatlantic security relations: causes for reassessment of strategy and partnership
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2016-06)
The Ukraine Crisis marks a substantial change in German and European Union approaches toward Russia and poses questions European security architecture after the end of the Cold War. The conflict also has a significant ...
Narrative propagation in Russia: a study in continuity
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2016-03)
Despite uncertainty and difficulties in the modern Russian Federation, the regime enjoys massive popularity among its people, with approval ratings unrivaled in the past twenty-five years. This is a result of a carefully ...
Analyzing the rationales behind Russia's intervention in Ukraine
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2016-03)
This thesis examines the rationales behind Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to intervene in Ukraine through the lenses of neoclassical realism and prospect theory. The risk-acceptant decision to employ hybrid ...
Using their own people against them: Russia’s exploitation of ethnicity in Georgia and Ukraine
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2015-12)
Russia consistently exploits ethnic divides in its foreign policy strategy, specifically against states in its near abroad. Georgia and Ukraine have been on the receiving end of this strategy for most of their post-Soviet ...
Russia and hybrid warfare: identifying critical elements in successful applications of hybrid tactics
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2015-12)
With the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014, hybrid war became a buzzword within political and academic circles. This thesis examines hybrid warfare applications using contemporary and historical examples. The analysis ...
U.S. strategic interests and Georgia’s prospects for NATO membership
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2015-03)
Many observers in NATO and European Union (EU) countries hold that Russia is attempting to challenge the increasing Western influence in Central and Eastern Europe and reassert itself as a regional and global superpower. ...
Eurasianism: a historical and contemporary context
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2015-03)
Since the fall of the Soviet Union Russia has yet to implement an effective state ideology to endear the state to its people. Eurasianism could provide a possible solution for the state as a concept that places Russia in ...
Offense-defense theory analysis of Russian cyber capability
(Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2015-03)
The Russian Federation is a key state actor in cyberspace; cyber events associated with Russian state and non-state actors have threatened Russia’s neighbors, shaped international cyber norms, as well as influenced ...
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