The Russian Chechen Wars: Three Lessons for U.S. Defense Planners

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Abstract:

The Russian Chechen wars 1994-2000 were the last major conflicts of the 20th century. Though overshadowed by Americas amazing success in the first Gulf War and the tragic events of 911, Russias ongoing conflict in Chechnya provides a glimpse into the future evolution of warfare. It also serves as a stark reminder of the cruel realities inherent in urban combat and the difficulties associated with military occupation and conducting counterinsurgency among a shrewd and determined enemy.

Author(s):
Canfield, Daniel T.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC INST FOR NATIONAL STRATEGIC STUDIES
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in Joint Force Quarterly (JFQ), v51 p102-104, October 2008.
Pagination:
0004

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_2.2.4_Human Based Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*COUNTERINSURGENCY, *RUSSIA, *MILITARY HISTORY, *URBAN WARFARE, EVOLUTION(GENERAL), GULFS, WARFARE, USSR, JOBS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Sociology and Law, Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
*CHECHNYA, *CHECHEN, *MILITARY OCCUPATION, URBAN COMBAT, CHECHEN WARS, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SUBTERFUGE, GROZNY
Report Date:
2008 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2010 Apr 28