The revival of the russian military
Journal: Foreign Affairs
Year: 2016

The article focuses on Russia's military reforms and modernization under the administration of Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which success was displayed in the country's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea in February 2014. Topics discussed include influence of the 2008 war in Georgia in Russia's military modernization, years of preparation for the invasion of Crimea, and Putin's goal of mission of confirming Russia's status as a great power with its involvement in the Syrian civil war.