Russian Way of War

Published December 13, 2023

Throughout centuries of warfare, Russia has displayed consistent wartime strategies that have endured through the Tsars, the Soviets, and even into the present day.  Historically, Russia is able to absorb early, often devastating losses, through a seemingly endless supply of soldiers.  As war prolongs, Russia adapts, persists, and nearly always overwhelms their enemy.

Check Out More on this Subject:

  • Read Issue No.87 and other issues of the Hoover Institution's publication, Strategika, here.
  • Watch "The History Behind Russia's Expansionary Foreign Policy" with Stephen Kotkin here.
  • Watch Condoleezza Rice's discussion from Hoover's Policy Boot Camp on Russia, China, and Great Power Conflict here.

The opinions expressed in this video are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2024 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University.

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Ralph Peters

Ralph Peters

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