Problems of maintaining defence security in today’s world

Abstract:

This article addresses critical problems relating to Russian defence requirements in the first decades of the twenty-first century. In the modern system of defence security two interrelated problems come clearly into view. On the one hand, political-diplomatic, economic, informational and other non-military means are necessary to resolve antagonisms, prevent conflicts, and provide for the national defence. On the other hand, when all these capabilities are exhausted, one must be ready to use military force. The author discusses the international environment confronting Russia, the threats facing the state, the organisation of national defence, force structure, the nature of possible armed conflicts and the ways in which the armed forces and other troops may be used, and military training and education of personnel