Nuclear dependence: The Russian Federation's future reliance on nuclear weapons for national security
Journal: Digital Commons - DU (University of Denver)
Year: 2011

The Russian Federation's reliance on nuclear weapons for national security will steadily increase over time. Based on current evidence and historical data, the Russian state will be unable to recruit, arm, train, equip, reform, and fund their conventional forces well enough to match up with capabilities of what it views to be its potential adversaries. Russia's historic experience with invasion and vulnerable geographic position reinforce the need for a powerful weapon with which to maintain the