Accession Number:

AD1018508

Title:

Confronting Resurgent Russia: U.S. Air Force Global Strike Contributions to National Deterrent Strategy

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Apr 2010,01 Apr 2010

Corporate Author:

Air Command and Staff College, Air University Maxwell Air Force Base United States

Personal Author(s):

• Genelin,Matthew T.

Report Date:

2010-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

41.0

Abstract:

As evidenced by their military intervention in South Ossetia, it is clear that Russia is attempting to reestablish their sphere of influence in the surrounding region. Their leadership, especially Prime Minister Putin, also appear steadfast in their efforts to recreate a resurgent Russia as the world player it once was. Future U.S. presidents must carefully consider changes to national security policy to deal with Russian aggression towards their neighbors. The heart of the strategy must be economic, diplomatic, and information efforts backed up with a credible threat of military action.

Descriptors:

• international relations
• russia
• national security
• information warfare
• Diplomacy
• foreign policy
• air force
• Strike warfare
• Economic sanctions
• Deterrence
• Military capabilities

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE