Why Russia is Reviving Its Conventional Military Power
Journal: The US Army War College Quarterly Parameters
Year: 2016

The revival of Russian military power poses certain challenges to NATO and to the West. However, the exact nature of these challenges is not straightforward. This article discusses why Russia is reviving its conventional military power and argues these &#13;\ndevelopments are not limited to the intention of preparing for offensive action. NATO’s and the West’s policy responses to recent changes in Russian defense policy need to be based on a realistic and nuanced understanding of Russian motivat