Mark Galeotti

In this fully illustrated book an expert on the conflicts traces the progress of the wars in Chechnya, from the initial Russian advance through to urban battles such as Grozny, and the prolonged guerrilla warfare in the mountainous regions. He assesses how the wars have torn apart the fabric of Chechen society and their impact on Russia itself. Featuring specially drawn full-colour mapping and dra...

When the shadowy, notorious Spetsnaz were first formed, they drew on a long Soviet tradition of elite, behind-the-lines commando forces from World War II and even earlier. Throughout the 1960s-70s they were instrumental both in projecting Soviet power in the Third World and in suppressing resistance within the Warsaw pact. As a powerful, but mysterious tool of a world superpower, the Spetsnaz have...

Whilst under Putin's regime the size of Russia's regular forces has shrunk recently and will continue to do so, its security and paramilitary elements have become increasingly powerful. In fact, recently they have proliferated - as have their special uniforms and kit - and have become disproportionately important, spearheading all recent operations. They seem set to remain Russia's ...

Kas keegi suudab Venemaad täielikult mõista? Laseme sellele küsimusele vastata ühel maailma juhtivatest ekspertidest, kes kasutab riigi paeluvat ajalugu pilgu heitmiseks selle tulevikku.Venemaa on maa, mil pole looduslikke piire, seal ei ela üksainus hõim või rahvas ega ole sel ka tõelist keskset identiteeti. Asukoht Euroopa ja Aasia ristteel tähendab ka seda, et Venemaa on kõigile igavene „teine“...