This document summarizes the results of a military simulation exercise examining potential Russian offensive operations in Ukraine. Six scenarios are analyzed: 1) Creating a land bridge from Crimea to separatist forces in Ukraine. 2) Seizing Ukraine's entire southern coast. 3) Capturing all of eastern Ukraine up to the Dnieper River. 4) A limited version of scenario 3. 5) A minor expansion of existing separatist lines. 6) Temporary incursions along Ukraine's entire border. The analysis finds that most scenarios would require extensive Russian forces and control massive amounts of territory, far exceeding Russia's actual military capacity.
On 24 February 2022, Russia began an invasion of Ukraine, in a major escalation of the Russo Ukrainian War that began in 2014. It is the largest military attack in Europe since World War II.Following the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity in February 2014, Russia annexed Crimea and Russian backed separatists seized part of south east Ukraine, starting the war in Donbas. In 2021, Russia began a large military build up along its border with Ukraine, leading to an international crisis. During this period, the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, espoused Russian irredentist views, questioned Ukraines right to statehood, and accused NATO of threatening Russias security, demanding that Ukraine be barred from ever joining the alliance. Putin also baselessly accused Ukraine of committing genocide against its Russian speakers. The United States and others accused Russia of planning to attack or invade Ukraine, which Russian officials repeatedly denied as late as 23 February 2022. Dr. Rajesh Kumar Chouhan "Russia Ukraine War-2022" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-3 , April 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd49572.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/49572/russia-ukraine-war2022/dr-rajesh-kumar-chouhan
The document discusses cathodic protection for above ground storage tanks (AGSTs). It introduces Elsyca and Audubon Companies, who provide software and services related to corrosion engineering. It then reviews the technical aspects of AGST cathodic protection, including the goals, complexities, and assumptions of current designs. Case studies are presented that measure and model the performance of different CP system designs. Recommendations are provided for improving new and existing AGST CP designs and construction to better achieve 30-year tank lifespan.
Raio-X do Concurso da Receita Federal com as matérias mais cobradas. exemplos de questões e muito mais. Veja o raio-x completo no blog: https://www.estrategiaconcursos.com.br/blog/concurso-receita-federal/
The document discusses national security issues facing India, including trends in geopolitics, economics, military affairs, and socio-cultural dimensions. It analyzes India's responses over time and the security situations in India's neighborhood, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Key challenges include terrorism, regional instability, and the growing influence of other powers like China and Pakistan in the region.
Comprehensive presentation that looks at the question of civil-military relations, specifically the relationship between multi-national military forces and international humanitarian organizations.
The Vietnam War began as a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam following the country's division in 1954. The US backed South Vietnam in an attempt to stop the spread of communism. Despite massive US bombing campaigns and troop deployment, North Vietnam was able to reunite the country in 1975 after the fall of Saigon. The war resulted in over 3 million deaths in Vietnam and severely damaged US foreign policy credibility and trust in government.
acquisition, ash carter, Technology, Innovation and Modern War, department of defense, dod, hacking for defense, intlpol 340, joe felter, kill chain, max boot, military innovation, ms&e296, raj shah, requirements, stanford, Steve blank, China
On 24 February 2022, Russia began an invasion of Ukraine, in a major escalation of the Russo Ukrainian War that began in 2014. It is the largest military attack in Europe since World War II.Following the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity in February 2014, Russia annexed Crimea and Russian backed separatists seized part of south east Ukraine, starting the war in Donbas. In 2021, Russia began a large military build up along its border with Ukraine, leading to an international crisis. During this period, the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, espoused Russian irredentist views, questioned Ukraines right to statehood, and accused NATO of threatening Russias security, demanding that Ukraine be barred from ever joining the alliance. Putin also baselessly accused Ukraine of committing genocide against its Russian speakers. The United States and others accused Russia of planning to attack or invade Ukraine, which Russian officials repeatedly denied as late as 23 February 2022. Dr. Rajesh Kumar Chouhan "Russia Ukraine War-2022" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-3 , April 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd49572.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/49572/russia-ukraine-war2022/dr-rajesh-kumar-chouhan
The document discusses cathodic protection for above ground storage tanks (AGSTs). It introduces Elsyca and Audubon Companies, who provide software and services related to corrosion engineering. It then reviews the technical aspects of AGST cathodic protection, including the goals, complexities, and assumptions of current designs. Case studies are presented that measure and model the performance of different CP system designs. Recommendations are provided for improving new and existing AGST CP designs and construction to better achieve 30-year tank lifespan.
Raio-X do Concurso da Receita Federal com as matérias mais cobradas. exemplos de questões e muito mais. Veja o raio-x completo no blog: https://www.estrategiaconcursos.com.br/blog/concurso-receita-federal/
The document discusses national security issues facing India, including trends in geopolitics, economics, military affairs, and socio-cultural dimensions. It analyzes India's responses over time and the security situations in India's neighborhood, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Key challenges include terrorism, regional instability, and the growing influence of other powers like China and Pakistan in the region.
Comprehensive presentation that looks at the question of civil-military relations, specifically the relationship between multi-national military forces and international humanitarian organizations.
The Vietnam War began as a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam following the country's division in 1954. The US backed South Vietnam in an attempt to stop the spread of communism. Despite massive US bombing campaigns and troop deployment, North Vietnam was able to reunite the country in 1975 after the fall of Saigon. The war resulted in over 3 million deaths in Vietnam and severely damaged US foreign policy credibility and trust in government.
acquisition, ash carter, Technology, Innovation and Modern War, department of defense, dod, hacking for defense, intlpol 340, joe felter, kill chain, max boot, military innovation, ms&e296, raj shah, requirements, stanford, Steve blank, China
The document discusses some of the hidden dangers of using Facebook based on an expert's analysis. It outlines 5 main risks: 1) personal information being shared with third parties through applications and connections; 2) privacy settings reverting to less safe defaults with site redesigns; 3) ads potentially containing malware; 4) friends unintentionally exposing personal information; and 5) profile information retention even after deleting accounts. The expert warns that Facebook's business practices sometimes compromise users' privacy for marketing goals.
CAMBRIDGE IGCSE HISTORY REVISION 6 - WHO WAS TO BLAME FOR THE COLD WAR - TRAD...George Dumitrache
The document discusses different perspectives on who or what was responsible for causing the Cold War. The traditionalist view, which was dominant until the 1960s, argues that the Soviet Union and its expansionist policies under Stalin were primarily to blame. It asserts that the Soviets violated postwar agreements and imposed control over Eastern Europe, forcing the US to respond defensively through policies like containment. Other excerpted sources cited also predominantly or wholly attribute causation of the Cold War to Soviet actions and intentions.
By the early 1900s, nationalism grew in Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh emerged as a leader. After World War 2, Ho Chi Minh organized the Vietminh to resist the returning French colonial rule. The US supported the Vietminh but did not want a communist Vietnam. Despite US aid, the French struggled against Vietminh guerrillas. The 1954 Geneva Accords temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel. Under President Kennedy and Johnson, the US increased support for South Vietnam due to fears of communism spreading. Massive US troop deployments from 1966 led to a bloody stalemate as the Vietcong adopted guerrilla tactics. Growing anti-war sentiment and the 1968 Tet Offensive turned US public opinion
CAMBRIDGE A2 HISTORY: THE MAIN INTERPRETATIONS OF THE COLD WAR AND A LITERATU...George Dumitrache
The document discusses various interpretations of the origins of the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union. It outlines the orthodox traditional interpretation which attributes responsibility to Soviet aggression, the revisionist interpretation which places more blame on American policies and imperialism, and the post-revisionist interpretation which concludes that both superpowers shared responsibility due to misunderstandings and pursuing their own interests. Historians discussed include Gaddis, Bailey, Feis, Kennan, Williams, LaFeber, Alperovitz, and Kolko.
This document discusses deterrence theory, which gained prominence as a military strategy during the Cold War regarding nuclear weapons. Deterrence is intended to dissuade an adversary from taking action by threatening reprisal or preventing them from acting against another state's desires. It is based on psychological concepts and gaining credibility for effective deterrence. The document outlines different types of deterrence such as denial and punishment, and discusses assumptions and concepts like rationality and mutual vulnerability in deterrence strategy.
presentation report on WAR AND TERRORISM. and yes for better viewing experience, please download the file so that you can get all the info because the slides are animated.
The Battle of Okinawa took place from April to June 1945 as Allied forces sought to take the island of Okinawa to use as a base for the planned invasion of Japan. Over 60,000 Allied soldiers landed on Okinawa's beaches on April 1st meeting little resistance at first. However, the Japanese mounted increasingly fierce defenses over the following months. The battle resulted in over 12,000 American deaths, 36,000 wounded, and over 100,000 civilian casualties as the Japanese military encouraged mass suicides rather than surrender. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War, but securing Okinawa allowed the Allies to begin preparations for the planned invasion of Japan.
1) The document discusses 10 trends in strategic foresight for defense and security planning.
2) It notes a shift towards more serious strategic analysis that balances short, medium, and long term planning horizons.
3) Foresight is moving towards a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, and using a more diverse set of foresight tools and methods.
4) There is a push to better link foresight to action, balance external and internal perspectives, and develop new foresight products beyond traditional planning documents.
This document provides an overview of key strategic thinkers and their contributions to strategic thought, including:
1. Kautilya and Sun Tzu emphasized indirect and deceptive approaches to warfare, exploiting weaknesses and achieving victory with minimal engagement.
2. Machiavelli stressed the importance of strong military forces under the ruler's control and the use of deception. He also saw military preparedness as important for defense and stability.
3. Jomini focused on concentrating forces at decisive points and maneuvering to engage enemy fractions.
4. Clausewitz viewed war as continuation of policy and emphasized popular support for war as well as concentrating maximum forces at decisive engagements. Technological aspects of war were not his primary
The document discusses key issues around power and world order in the 21st century. It examines the changing nature of power from military to economic power. It explores theories of hegemony and debates if the US is a hegemonic power or in decline. It also analyzes if the world is becoming multipolar with the rise of countries like China and India, and how this may impact global politics. Key models of world order discussed include unipolarity, multipolarity, and Robert Cooper's model of pre-modern, modern and post-modern states.
The document discusses the territorial disputes in the South China Sea between China and other neighboring countries. There are several key points of contention including conflicting territorial claims, important shipping lanes, potential oil and gas reserves, fishing rights, and national prestige. The document analyzes the disputes through the lenses of realism and liberalism in international relations theory. From a realist perspective, China's actions demonstrate a pursuit of unilateral actions to advance its claims, while other countries seek to balance against China through allying with other powers like the US. From a liberal perspective, negotiations between economic partners could lead to solutions, but tensions have risen in recent years. Overall, the complex issues are unlikely to be resolved completely and conflict management is the best approach for
Geopolitik originated as a uniquely German school of geostrategy that developed after German unification in the late 19th century. Key figures who influenced the development of Geopolitik included Otto von Bismarck, Wilhelm II, and later Adolf Hitler. Central concepts of German racial identity and the pursuit of economic dominance of territory demonstrate continuity between the German Empire and Nazi periods. Germany pursued expansionist policies aimed at revising the international system to gain more territory and power, including the concept of Mitteleuropa to dominate Central and Eastern Europe economically under German leadership.
China, South China Sea Dispute, Philippines, USA, Spratlys, Artificial Islands, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, Military Conflict, Militarization, ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone
The Korean War began in June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea, sparking military conflict between communist and non-communist forces seeking to unify the two Koreas under their influence. Over the next three years, major battles were fought as the border changed hands back and forth and UN coalition troops led by the US fought against Chinese and North Korean forces. An armistice was finally signed in July 1953, ending the fighting though not establishing a permanent peace on the Korean peninsula.
The Cold War developed between the United States and Soviet Union after World War II and lasted until the late 1980s. It began due to tensions over differing ideologies of capitalism and communism. The relationship fluctuated between periods of confrontation and détente, with tensions heightened during times like the Cuban Missile Crisis. Interpretations differ on who was primarily responsible for starting the Cold War.
This briefing addresses questions of the evolution of airpower for 21st century operations. The impact of the F-35 and the reshaping of the use of legacy aircraft is the focus of attention. The briefing was delivered to the European Air Group at High Wycombe in November 2014.
Empires and Imperialism Review (1750-1900)Nathan Roher
This document provides an overview of empires and imperialism from 1750-1900. It discusses three major empires during this period - the Ottoman Empire, Qing Chinese Empire, and Meiji Japanese Empire. It then covers factors that contributed to the decline of the Ottoman and Qing Empires, such as resisting economic change and underestimating European powers. In contrast, Japan modernized rapidly through reforms inspired by the West, allowing it to avoid colonization. The document also examines European imperialism and its impact on Africa and Asia through the late 19th century.
Information Operations: What It Is and Why It MattersJeffrey Malone
I delivered this presentation at the EW Asia 2014 conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The presentation was directed primarily at an EW audience, in order to demonstrate the significance of Information Operations (as an integrative warfighting concept) to EW/spectrum operations professionals (as a core information-related capability within the Information Operations construct). The presentation concludes with an alert for the upcoming (August 2014) Association of Old Crows Australian Chapter Conference, to be held in Adelaide.
The document summarizes the territorial disputes over islands and waters in the South China Sea between China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines. It discusses China's "nine-dash line" claim over much of the region that was rejected by an international tribunal in 2016 in a case brought by the Philippines. The ruling found that China had violated the Philippines' sovereign rights, and that none of the features China occupied qualified as islands under international law. However, China and its ally Pakistan have rejected the tribunal's ruling.
The document provides historical background on relations between Russia and Ukraine from the 10th century to present day. It details how parts of Ukraine were annexed by the Russian Empire over centuries and periods of Ukrainian independence. Tensions increased in the 20th century as Ukraine was brought under Soviet control, experiencing forced collectivization, famines, and crackdowns on Ukrainian nationalism. After the Soviet collapse, Ukraine declared independence but ethnic Russian populations in eastern regions and Crimea opposed this. The current conflict was triggered by Ukrainian protests in 2014 that led to a new pro-Western government, which Russia opposed by annexing Crimea and supporting separatists in eastern Ukraine. The document examines issues like demographics, sanctions, and arguments regarding Western involvement.
The document discusses some of the hidden dangers of using Facebook based on an expert's analysis. It outlines 5 main risks: 1) personal information being shared with third parties through applications and connections; 2) privacy settings reverting to less safe defaults with site redesigns; 3) ads potentially containing malware; 4) friends unintentionally exposing personal information; and 5) profile information retention even after deleting accounts. The expert warns that Facebook's business practices sometimes compromise users' privacy for marketing goals.
CAMBRIDGE IGCSE HISTORY REVISION 6 - WHO WAS TO BLAME FOR THE COLD WAR - TRAD...George Dumitrache
The document discusses different perspectives on who or what was responsible for causing the Cold War. The traditionalist view, which was dominant until the 1960s, argues that the Soviet Union and its expansionist policies under Stalin were primarily to blame. It asserts that the Soviets violated postwar agreements and imposed control over Eastern Europe, forcing the US to respond defensively through policies like containment. Other excerpted sources cited also predominantly or wholly attribute causation of the Cold War to Soviet actions and intentions.
By the early 1900s, nationalism grew in Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh emerged as a leader. After World War 2, Ho Chi Minh organized the Vietminh to resist the returning French colonial rule. The US supported the Vietminh but did not want a communist Vietnam. Despite US aid, the French struggled against Vietminh guerrillas. The 1954 Geneva Accords temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel. Under President Kennedy and Johnson, the US increased support for South Vietnam due to fears of communism spreading. Massive US troop deployments from 1966 led to a bloody stalemate as the Vietcong adopted guerrilla tactics. Growing anti-war sentiment and the 1968 Tet Offensive turned US public opinion
CAMBRIDGE A2 HISTORY: THE MAIN INTERPRETATIONS OF THE COLD WAR AND A LITERATU...George Dumitrache
The document discusses various interpretations of the origins of the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union. It outlines the orthodox traditional interpretation which attributes responsibility to Soviet aggression, the revisionist interpretation which places more blame on American policies and imperialism, and the post-revisionist interpretation which concludes that both superpowers shared responsibility due to misunderstandings and pursuing their own interests. Historians discussed include Gaddis, Bailey, Feis, Kennan, Williams, LaFeber, Alperovitz, and Kolko.
This document discusses deterrence theory, which gained prominence as a military strategy during the Cold War regarding nuclear weapons. Deterrence is intended to dissuade an adversary from taking action by threatening reprisal or preventing them from acting against another state's desires. It is based on psychological concepts and gaining credibility for effective deterrence. The document outlines different types of deterrence such as denial and punishment, and discusses assumptions and concepts like rationality and mutual vulnerability in deterrence strategy.
presentation report on WAR AND TERRORISM. and yes for better viewing experience, please download the file so that you can get all the info because the slides are animated.
The Battle of Okinawa took place from April to June 1945 as Allied forces sought to take the island of Okinawa to use as a base for the planned invasion of Japan. Over 60,000 Allied soldiers landed on Okinawa's beaches on April 1st meeting little resistance at first. However, the Japanese mounted increasingly fierce defenses over the following months. The battle resulted in over 12,000 American deaths, 36,000 wounded, and over 100,000 civilian casualties as the Japanese military encouraged mass suicides rather than surrender. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War, but securing Okinawa allowed the Allies to begin preparations for the planned invasion of Japan.
1) The document discusses 10 trends in strategic foresight for defense and security planning.
2) It notes a shift towards more serious strategic analysis that balances short, medium, and long term planning horizons.
3) Foresight is moving towards a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, and using a more diverse set of foresight tools and methods.
4) There is a push to better link foresight to action, balance external and internal perspectives, and develop new foresight products beyond traditional planning documents.
This document provides an overview of key strategic thinkers and their contributions to strategic thought, including:
1. Kautilya and Sun Tzu emphasized indirect and deceptive approaches to warfare, exploiting weaknesses and achieving victory with minimal engagement.
2. Machiavelli stressed the importance of strong military forces under the ruler's control and the use of deception. He also saw military preparedness as important for defense and stability.
3. Jomini focused on concentrating forces at decisive points and maneuvering to engage enemy fractions.
4. Clausewitz viewed war as continuation of policy and emphasized popular support for war as well as concentrating maximum forces at decisive engagements. Technological aspects of war were not his primary
The document discusses key issues around power and world order in the 21st century. It examines the changing nature of power from military to economic power. It explores theories of hegemony and debates if the US is a hegemonic power or in decline. It also analyzes if the world is becoming multipolar with the rise of countries like China and India, and how this may impact global politics. Key models of world order discussed include unipolarity, multipolarity, and Robert Cooper's model of pre-modern, modern and post-modern states.
The document discusses the territorial disputes in the South China Sea between China and other neighboring countries. There are several key points of contention including conflicting territorial claims, important shipping lanes, potential oil and gas reserves, fishing rights, and national prestige. The document analyzes the disputes through the lenses of realism and liberalism in international relations theory. From a realist perspective, China's actions demonstrate a pursuit of unilateral actions to advance its claims, while other countries seek to balance against China through allying with other powers like the US. From a liberal perspective, negotiations between economic partners could lead to solutions, but tensions have risen in recent years. Overall, the complex issues are unlikely to be resolved completely and conflict management is the best approach for
Geopolitik originated as a uniquely German school of geostrategy that developed after German unification in the late 19th century. Key figures who influenced the development of Geopolitik included Otto von Bismarck, Wilhelm II, and later Adolf Hitler. Central concepts of German racial identity and the pursuit of economic dominance of territory demonstrate continuity between the German Empire and Nazi periods. Germany pursued expansionist policies aimed at revising the international system to gain more territory and power, including the concept of Mitteleuropa to dominate Central and Eastern Europe economically under German leadership.
China, South China Sea Dispute, Philippines, USA, Spratlys, Artificial Islands, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, Military Conflict, Militarization, ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone
The Korean War began in June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea, sparking military conflict between communist and non-communist forces seeking to unify the two Koreas under their influence. Over the next three years, major battles were fought as the border changed hands back and forth and UN coalition troops led by the US fought against Chinese and North Korean forces. An armistice was finally signed in July 1953, ending the fighting though not establishing a permanent peace on the Korean peninsula.
The Cold War developed between the United States and Soviet Union after World War II and lasted until the late 1980s. It began due to tensions over differing ideologies of capitalism and communism. The relationship fluctuated between periods of confrontation and détente, with tensions heightened during times like the Cuban Missile Crisis. Interpretations differ on who was primarily responsible for starting the Cold War.
This briefing addresses questions of the evolution of airpower for 21st century operations. The impact of the F-35 and the reshaping of the use of legacy aircraft is the focus of attention. The briefing was delivered to the European Air Group at High Wycombe in November 2014.
Empires and Imperialism Review (1750-1900)Nathan Roher
This document provides an overview of empires and imperialism from 1750-1900. It discusses three major empires during this period - the Ottoman Empire, Qing Chinese Empire, and Meiji Japanese Empire. It then covers factors that contributed to the decline of the Ottoman and Qing Empires, such as resisting economic change and underestimating European powers. In contrast, Japan modernized rapidly through reforms inspired by the West, allowing it to avoid colonization. The document also examines European imperialism and its impact on Africa and Asia through the late 19th century.
Information Operations: What It Is and Why It MattersJeffrey Malone
I delivered this presentation at the EW Asia 2014 conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The presentation was directed primarily at an EW audience, in order to demonstrate the significance of Information Operations (as an integrative warfighting concept) to EW/spectrum operations professionals (as a core information-related capability within the Information Operations construct). The presentation concludes with an alert for the upcoming (August 2014) Association of Old Crows Australian Chapter Conference, to be held in Adelaide.
The document summarizes the territorial disputes over islands and waters in the South China Sea between China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines. It discusses China's "nine-dash line" claim over much of the region that was rejected by an international tribunal in 2016 in a case brought by the Philippines. The ruling found that China had violated the Philippines' sovereign rights, and that none of the features China occupied qualified as islands under international law. However, China and its ally Pakistan have rejected the tribunal's ruling.
The document provides historical background on relations between Russia and Ukraine from the 10th century to present day. It details how parts of Ukraine were annexed by the Russian Empire over centuries and periods of Ukrainian independence. Tensions increased in the 20th century as Ukraine was brought under Soviet control, experiencing forced collectivization, famines, and crackdowns on Ukrainian nationalism. After the Soviet collapse, Ukraine declared independence but ethnic Russian populations in eastern regions and Crimea opposed this. The current conflict was triggered by Ukrainian protests in 2014 that led to a new pro-Western government, which Russia opposed by annexing Crimea and supporting separatists in eastern Ukraine. The document examines issues like demographics, sanctions, and arguments regarding Western involvement.
Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Ukraine.Henderson,OwenOwen Henderson
The ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine originated from the Soviet era population mixing of ethnic Russians and Ukrainians in the industrial east. This has led to a divided country with the eastern regions leaning more towards Russia. Political upheaval in 2014 resulted in the overthrow of the pro-Russian government and Russia's annexation of Crimea. Since then, separatist movements backed by Russia have fought Ukrainian government forces for control of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, displacing over a million people. Ceasefires have failed to hold and the conflict has escalated, with disagreements over Russia's role and the potential for further international involvement.
Conflict in east UKRAINE - Prisoners of war - Aug 2014vinhbinh2010
The document discusses the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists. It features photos of prisoners of war, including Ukrainian servicemen who were captured and forced to clean streets under the watch of separatists. Additional photos show graves of potential Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, destroyed infrastructure from fighting, and armed separatists escorting a large group of Ukrainian prisoners of war through the streets of Donetsk.
This is Team C´s work in Global Negotiations II (Dr. E. Borris) about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Crimea, center stage of the conflict
Gas to heat Europe
Crisis 2012
Sanctions to Ukraine
Barricades in Kiev
Reviving the Soviet Unión collapse
Negotiating Style of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, France and United States.
Team C:
David Altmayer
Steven Bay
Matt Daniels
Rosa M. Panadero M.
Cindy Posey
Oleg Naumenko - Crisis & Military Communications in Ukraine-Russia conflictRockit Conference
Why Facebook and Twitter can be as effective as a military jet or a machine gun during the war? How to promote an image of a brave, competent soldier and not to delve into mindless militarism? What are the realities of a "hybrid war"? Oleg Naumenko is a member of One Voice Policy StratCom group at the Administration of the President of Ukraine, working in military public affairs and forming a new image of the Ukrainian Army. He is going to talk about the role of social media and digital communications in reforming Ukraine's military and how the conflicts in the Internet and real battlefields became increasingly interlinked.
The document summarizes the conflict between Ukraine and Russia that began in 2014. It provides background on pro-EU protests in Ukraine and Russia's subsequent annexation of Crimea. It then analyzes key factors fueling the conflict like nuclear weapons, economic interests, and divisions between eastern and western Ukraine. The document also explores perspectives that the conflict is part of a broader energy war between Russia and Europe over natural gas pipelines in Ukraine. It concludes by discussing potential outcomes like Ukraine splitting into western and eastern factions aligned with the EU/NATO and Russia respectively.
This document discusses key concepts in ethics including ethical behavior, moral rights, codes of ethics, and factors that affect ethical decision-making such as law, morality, values, and professional codes. It emphasizes that ethical behavior can vary between individuals and cultures.
The document discusses the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia from the perspective of a dating coach who has witnessed divisions among her Russian and Ukrainian friends living abroad. When the Orange Revolution occurred in Ukraine in 2004, it divided opinions among those with ties to both countries. More recently, the events in Crimea in 2014 further divided views as the conflict escalated. However, among the author's social circle living in a western country, heated debates online eventually gave way to forgiveness and an agreement not to discuss politics in order to preserve friendships. The author believes that regular people in both countries wish for the conflict to end and prefer being allies, but propaganda has clouded opinions; however, among her Russian and Ukrainian friends living abroad, peace has been
Russo - Ukrainian War Updates III: Defcon 3Kan Yuenyong
The document provides an update on the Russia-Ukraine war as of March 1, 2022. It analyzes the current state of the war in 3 key points: 1) Russia has adjusted its plans to focus on besieging and encircling Kyiv while also occupying eastern Ukraine; 2) The Ukrainian government will likely relocate to Lviv if Kyiv falls and establish an exile government if Lviv is also captured; 3) The conflict could become protracted if negotiations fail, leading to continued fighting in western Ukraine and insurgency in occupied areas.
The document summarizes the root causes, key events, and international response to the ongoing Ukraine crisis. It discusses how Russian opposition to Ukraine strengthening ties with the EU led to protests in Ukraine and the ousting of the Ukrainian president in 2014. This prompted Russia to invade and annex Crimea on the basis of protecting Russian citizens. The document outlines international sanctions imposed on Russia and their economic impacts. It also summarizes peace talks in Minsk and the agreements reached to establish ceasefires and decentralize power in eastern Ukraine.
Russo - Ukrainian War Update II: How the fox wars read through the fog of warKan Yuenyong
Russian forces have entered major Ukrainian cities including Kyiv and Kherson. They have encountered resistance slowing their advance on Kyiv and forcing them to bypass Chernihiv. Russian forces will likely envelop Kharkiv in the next 24 hours. They have captured Kherson and may seize Melitopol while possibly preparing to advance toward Rivne. International sanctions have targeted Russian banks and elites in response to the invasion.
Authors’ note:
A lot has happened in the last 5 days since Russia started its invasion of Ukraine on the 24th February 2022. In my bulletin I aim to conclude and share the information what I have gathered either through the support of the European Cyber Community or through my discussions with current and former members of armed forces in Europe. As my main profession – raising cyber resilience for organizations and nations to resist large scale cyber and hybrid incidents – requires me to holistically analyze the impact of multiple events happening parallel, I will not only focus on the cyber space aspect, but overall. For the strictly military movement timeline and events or ongoing fights there are many trustworthy resources out there, hence I will not put focus on that. This is not a study, I will not provide links and references. Many of the information you can simply search for, some or relying on personal discussions with subject matter experts.
Finally, everything written here is reflecting my own personal view.
"SEVEN SCENARIOS FOR UKRAINE: from Triumph to Decline"Ruslan Bortnik
Experts of the Ukrainian Institute of Politics, together with partners, prepared an analytical study "SEVEN SCENARIOS FOR UKRAINE: from triumph to decline." The study, which was conducted for more than 6 months, examines 7 key scenarios for Ukraine, their markers, implementation conditions and consequences.
- The document discusses the ongoing crisis in Ukraine between Russia and Western allies like NATO. It provides background on Ukraine's history with Russia and desire to join Western alliances. Russia wants to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and sees it as part of its sphere of influence. There are ongoing conflicts in eastern Ukraine and Crimea that Russia annexed in 2014. The document outlines Russia's demands to NATO and the West's responses, maintaining Ukraine's sovereignty but pursuing diplomacy to reduce tensions. Current status has Russia amassed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine as the crisis unfolds.
The Battle of Stalingrad was a major turning point in World War 2 where Soviet forces defeated Nazi Germany and its allies. It involved brutal urban combat from August 1942 to February 1943 in the city of Stalingrad. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides and marked the first major defeat of German forces, halting their offensive in the East. The Soviet victory came through a large counteroffensive that encircled and destroyed the entire German 6th Army, improving Soviet strategic positioning for the rest of the war.
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2.
• The Purpose of Military Simulations
• Gaming a Russian Offensive
• What the West Could Do
• Russia’s Cost-Benefit Analysis
INTRODUCTION
1
3.
2
THE PURPOSE OF MILITARY SIMULATIONS
• “War game” exercises are useful for determining military options
and strategies by one or more actors in a conflict.
• Simulations help to measure – and map – the intersection of
political will within the bounds of military capabilities and potential
costs.
• This presentation involves possible scenarios – not a forecast.
The goal is to describe a range of military options available to
Russia, and potential follow-on developments if Russia or Western
powers were to escalate the use of force in Ukraine.
4.
3
ABOUT THIS STUDY
• Scenarios described in this presentation are results of an intensive
internal simulation exercise conducted by Stratfor analysts in March
2015.
• Conclusions presented here outline only military operations and
outcomes.
• Some of the limited scenarios presented might achieve
acceptable political outcomes for Russia (for example, forcing
Kiev to accept a decentralization of government).
• Limited political objectives likely would be met without an overt
Russian military campaign, relying instead on Ukrainian
separatist units and clandestine Russian volunteers.
• Material in this presentation was originally published as a three-part
series on Stratfor.com in March 2015.
5.
4
BACKDROP: THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS
• November 2013: Political protests erupted after Ukrainian
President Victor Yanukovich refused to sign an association
agreement with the European Union. Pro-EU demonstrations
gathered strength in the coming months.
• February 2014: Yanukovich, a pro-Russian president, was ousted
from power in Kiev. Pro-Russia demonstrations, some of them
violent, began to crop up in far eastern Ukraine, a largely
Russophone region.
• Late February-March 2014: Russian troops aided protesters in
eastern Ukraine. Separately, Russian forces captured strategic
sites throughout the Crimean Peninsula.
6.
5
BACKDROP: THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS
• March 2014: Russian forces seized the Crimean parliament. The
local government was dissolved and a new, pro-Russian leader
was installed for Crimea, paving the way for a declaration of
independence and a controversial referendum asking Crimeans
whether they wanted to rejoin Russia as federal subjects. Western
powers view this action as Russian annexation of Ukraine – a
term that Moscow opposes.
• March 2014-February 2015: Violent military confrontations
between Russia-leaning separatists and Ukrainian forces were
centered in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine.
Russia provided ongoing support for separatist forces.
7.
6
BACKDROP: THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS
• Mid-2014-Early 2015: International negotiators engaged in on-
again, off-again cease-fire talks in Minsk.
• February 2015: Terms of a cease-fire were agreed and began to
take hold in eastern Ukraine. But tensions remained high.
• Stratfor’s assessment: Ukraine will be a “frozen conflict” for
Russia and the West for the foreseeable future.
• The following scenarios examine potential outcomes in the event
that the “frozen” conflict should turn “hot” again.
9.
7
RUSSIA’S POSITION
• In early 2015, Russia’s military position in Ukraine was very
exposed – and came at great cost relative to the limited political
gains that Moscow achieved.
• Crimea, a strategic bastion, defensible as an island, but
vulnerable to isolation
• Ukrainian separatists and Russian backers, in eastern
Ukraine, require heavy military investment to secure
• Separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine has not helped Russia
achieve larger objective of creating defensible borders
• Question: Will Russia take further military action to secure
interests in Ukraine?
10.
8
ASSESSING RUSSIA’S OPTIONS
• Scenarios and methods to find the answer:
• Six basic military options Russia might consider
• Cost factor: Likely time, logistical support and forces required
to conduct each operation
• Capabilities factor: Do Russian forces have ability to execute
each operation?
• Underlying assumption: Russian forces would face initial
opposition only from Ukrainian forces already involved in the
conflict. A NATO/US operation would take much longer to mount,
entering theater only after Russians had achieved defensive
positions.
11. HOLD EAST UKRAINECOASTAL OPTION
• We found three core strategies that are available to Russia.
These are examined more closely in the following slides.
9
THREE CORE SCENARIOS
LAND BRIDGE
• The final three options we considered are variations on these
themes.
13.
11
SCENARIO 1: LAND BRIDGE OPTION
• Objective: Create a land bridge linking Crimea with separatist
forces in Ukraine – thus securing supply lines into Crimea and
strengthening the peninsula against isolation
• Requirements/assumptions:
• Secure Crimea’s primary water supply, sourced from Dnieper
River
• Defensive lines anchored to greatest extent possible to the
river, the only defensible terrain feature in the region
• What an offensive would look like:
• Russian forces drive more than 400 km (250 miles) into area
of 46,620 sq km
• Establish more than 450 km of new defensive lines
• Subdue population of 2 million
14.
12
SCENARIO 1: LAND BRIDGE OPTION
• Force requirements:
• 24,000-36,000 personnel
• Six to 14 days
• Defensive possibilities:
• NATO intervenes on behalf of Ukrainian forces: Russia expands
troops to 40,000-55,000, to hold territory
• Local insurgency: Size of countering force varies by locale (size
of population/level resistance expected)
• Compliant population (i.e., within Donbas region) – 4,200
Russian troops
• Extreme resistance (outside Donbas region) – up to 42,000
Russian troops
• External threat: Should one emerge, counterinsurgency
forces would have to be separate from defensive forces
16.
14
SCENARIO 2: COASTAL OPTION
• Objective: Seize southern coast of Ukraine, connecting all Russian
forces/interests from Crimea to Transdniestria (breakaway region of
Moldova)
• Secures all Russian interests in region in single arc
• Cuts pro-Western Ukraine off from Black Sea
• Requirements/assumptions:
• Same defensive requirements as land bridge option
• Doubled in size of territory/troops committed
17.
15
SCENARIO 2: COASTAL OPTION
• Force requirements:
• Attacking force: 40,000-60,000 troops
• Defensive force: 80,000-112,000 troops
• What an offensive would look like:
• Russian forces drive nearly 645 km (400 miles) to seize 103,600
sq km of territory
• 23-28 days
• Subdue population of ~6 million
• 13,200-120,000 counterinsurgency forces required
18.
16
DRAWBACKS OF OPTIONS 1 AND 2
• Extreme exposure to troop positions:
• Extended positions over flat terrain
• Costly or indefensible against concerted attack by modern
force
• Supply lines vulnerable:
• Long supply lines in both scenarios
• In Scenario 2, supply lines rely on bridging operations over
major river
20.
18
SCENARIO 3: EAST UKRAINE OPTION
• Objective: Seize all of eastern Ukraine up to the Dnieper River, using
the river as a defensive front line
• Best option for defending captured territory
• Bridging operations challenging for opposing forces;
Russians/separatists can focus on defensive chokepoints
• Anchors defense on solid terrain
• Drawback:
• Massive military operations required
21.
19
SCENARIO 3: EAST UKRAINE OPTION
• Force requirements:
• Attacking force: 91,000-135,000 troops
• Defensive force: About the same, with river bolstering
defensive capabilities
• What an offensive would look like:
• Russian forces would advance as much as 402 km (250 miles) to
secure about 222,740 sq km of territory
• 11-14 days, with troops advancing along multiple routes
• Subdue population of 13 million
• 28,00-260,000 counterinsurgency forces required
22.
20
SCENARIO 3: EAST UKRAINE OPTION
• Other considerations:
• Russia commands ~280,000 ground troops
• Initial drive would tie down substantial portion of Russian
military (nearly all of its actual combat units)
• Intense insurgency could threaten Russia’s occupying
ability, even with all forces fully committed
• Massive mobilization and retasking of Russian security
forces would be impossible to mask from U.S. or Europe
• Russia lacks capacity to conduct this operation to the fullest
extent
23.
21
SCENARIOS 4 AND 5: VARIATIONS
• Option 4: Limited seizure of eastern Ukraine
• Russia takes only the southern half of this territory
• Requires less combat power than Option 3
• Removes defensive advantages provided by Dnieper
River
• Exposes Russian flank
• Option 5: Minor expansion of existing separatist lines
• Option brings remainder of Donetsk and Luhansk regions
under Russian control
• Executable operations
• No practical military or political gains
24.
22
SCENARIO 6: SCATTERING OPERATION
• Option 6: Small, temporary incursions along entire Ukrainian
border
• Threaten key objectives and spread Ukrainian forces thin
• Efficient and effective for Russian forces
• Achieves small political and security objectives
• Scare tactic against Ukraine
25.
23
SIX SCENARIOS: CONCLUSION
• Consistent findings across all scenarios
• All but the most expansive scenario are technically possible
for Russian military
• All have serious drawbacks
• Mismatch:
• Meet security/political objectives?
• Using limited or reasonable means?
27.
THEREFORE …
• Study of Western counteractions hinges on ability to
deploy considerable air power into Ukraine to halt or roll
back Russian forces
CONSIDERING OPPOSITION
24
• Any contemplation of military action in Ukraine by Russia
forces Russian planners to consider possibilities of a
NATO or U.S. counteroffensive.
• A U.S. or NATO coalition operation would be complex:
• Use of air assets to quickly deploy firepower to
theater
• Considerable ground forces likely not deployed
without achieving air superiority
28.
CONSIDERING OPPOSITION
25
• Russian planners must assume and plan for worst-case scenario:
• NATO countries in Eastern Europe open bases to consider
U.S. Air Force deployment, offer logistical support
• Stages of Western counteroffensive would include:
• Deploying assets to air fields near Russian troop
locations
• Logistical support arranged/provided for deployment
• Operations against Russian air defenses commence
• Ground campaign launched to reduce Russian
capabilities in Ukraine
29.
AIR DEPLOYMENT CHALLENGES
26
• Air superiority campaign would be difficult for Western coalition:
• Cripple/defeat significant Russian air assets supporting
offensives
• Deplete ground-based Russian air defenses ahead of a
ground attack
• Highest possible number of advanced fighter craft required to
achieve strategic weight required
• Forward deployments would be required for European
partners in NATO effort:
• Limit flight time to targets
• Reduce strain on aerial refueling capabilities
30.
U.S. AIR FORCE DEPLOYMENTS
27
• U.S. aircraft from European bases would deploy in first 48 hours
from:
• RAF Lakenheath – 3 F-15 squadrons
• Aviano Air Base – 2 F-16 squadrons
• Spangdahlem Air Base – 1 F-16 squadron
• Multiple reinforcing squadrons would be required:
• Sequential deployments
• Various U.S. air bases
32.
PLAYING OUT A DEPLOYMENT
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• What U.S. deployment would look like – best-case scenario:
• 22 fighter squadrons
• 11 days
• Two phases
• Phase 1: Latest-generation fighter air superiority assets,
aircraft specializing in SEAD, UAVs for intelligence
• Phase 2: A-10 ground attack aircraft, possibly rotary-wing
aircraft to assist with ground campaign
• Staging locations:
• 30+ bases in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria
• Additional bases in Germany, Italy
• Aircraft carriers, likely in Aegean Sea
• Up to 3 carriers wing deployments possible in 4 weeks
34.
THE TIME FACTOR
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• Before massing aircraft in Eastern Europe, coalition forces can:
• Use air-launched standoff missiles or
• Use sea-launched cruise missiles to
• Target Russian air defenses, supply depots, possibly airfields used
in eastern Ukraine
• Given time needed to move U.S. assets into theater, full-scale operations
likely only AFTER Russia achieves most offensive aims:
• Russian mobile defenses in place
• Initial Russian attack concluded
• Coalition maneuvers aimed at degrading Russia’s defensive
capabilities in Ukraine
35.
THE TIME FACTOR
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• Follow-on phase:
• Rely on F-16J “Wild Weasels,” allied aircraft with radar-seeking
missiles
• Take out Russian ground-based air defenses
• Key remaining Russian asset: aircraft fleet
• Air combat likely to result in significant attrition to both sides
36.
POTENTIAL OUTCOMES
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OUTCOMES
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• Likely to favor NATO forces – numerically and technologically superior
• Prudent Russian planners would consider:
• Uncertainty of maintaining air superiority
• Without air superiority, other Russian gains could be
unsustainable
• NATO air superiority could pave way to devastating ground
attack
• Time factor – several weeks have passed by the time this phase of
operations unfolds
• NATO ground forces have had time to complete deployments to
Eastern Europe
40. • Russia’s geopolitical imperatives include:
• Secure/anchor borders in defensible terrain
• Preserve strategic depth by maintaining a buffer region against
European/NATO powers to its west
• Military operations must be more than feasible. They also must serve a
broader political objective.
• Very few of the foregoing scenarios would serve Russia’s need to secure
or expand its strategic depth.
36
THE BIG PICTURE
41. • Why is Ukraine critical to Russia’s security?
• Encompasses wide landmass in the Intermarium (the region between
the Black and Baltic seas)
• Crimean Peninsula – home to Russian naval forces
• Critical transit state for Russian energy exports
• NATO enlargement and Western influence in Eastern Europe viewed
as threatening encroachment by Russia
37
A CLOSER LOOK AT UKRAINE
43. • What makes Russia nervous?
• Ukraine has swung between pro-Western and pro-Russian leadership
for years
• Following Yanukovich’s ouster, government in Kiev leaned heavily
toward West
• Could NATO pact borders come within 435 kilometers (270 miles) of
Moscow?
• Is Ukraine important enough to NATO/U.S. to mount a military operation?
• Probably not – but Russia must consider all risks
• Economic sanctions more likely tool – made sharper by weakness of
Russian economy
39
A CLOSER LOOK AT UKRAINE
44. Only one of the six scenarios
examined would yield fruit for Russia:
Land Bridge scenario:
Coastal option:
Eastern Ukraine option:
Limited seizure of Eastern Ukraine:
Expand existing separatist lines:
Scattering operation:
40
FROM SIX OPTIONS TO ONE
WITHIN
CAPABILITIES?
IMPROVE
STRATEGIC DEPTH?
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45. • Land Bridge scenario
• Benefits:
• Guarantees freshwater supplies for Crimea
• Severe economic damage to Ukraine/Kiev
• Drawbacks:
• Crippling Kiev financially doesn’t guarantee Russian security
• Could leave Ukraine reliant on Western funding and protection
41
WHAT DOESN’T WORK
46. • Expand existing separatist lines
• Benefits:
• Current lines provide some depth for Russia’s Volgograd and Rostov
regions (which form connection to Russia’s southern border in
Caucasus)
• Operation to establish separatist control of entire Donetsk and
Luhansk regions could destroy Ukraine’s military, heavily committed
to this area
• Drawbacks:
• Russia still loses rest of Ukraine as a buffer
• Significant gaps in the buffer around eastern Ukraine would still exist
• Possibility of deepened Ukraine/West relations remains/could
increase
42
WHAT DOESN’T WORK
47. • Russia would face many challenges in seizing and controlling eastern Ukraine:
• Manpower requirements:
• Would command considerable portion of ground forces
• Repurposing of existing security forces likely
• Increased military recruiting and mobilizations of reserves likely
• Consider military staffing needs in other parts of periphery, security
threats from other angles
• Financial constraints
• Drop in oil prices has put pressure on Russia’s budget
• Significant mobilizations would require additional defense expenses
• Other considerations
• Success not guaranteed
• NATO might cripple Russia’s military capabilities
43
ONE OPTION, MANY CONSTRAINTS
48. • Although the Eastern Ukraine scenario is the most useful/valuable in terms of
geopolitical imperatives, the size, expense and resulting vulnerabilities mean
that attempting the operation would not realistically lie within Russia’s
capabilities.
44
ONE OPTION, MANY CONSTRAINTS
50. • A U.S./NATO intervention in Ukraine would substantially increase hostilities
with Russia in its own right.
• Western intervention also brings other, implicit threats:
• Escalation option for Russia: Strike at West in other theaters
• Ballistic missiles
• Cruise missiles
• Airstrikes
• Nuclear threats by either side – unpredictable dynamic
• Russian escalation threat
• Advantage: Could serve as deterrent to Western intervention
• Disadvantage: Could spur West to supply arms or deploy forces in support
of western Ukraine
46
RISKS OF ESCALATION
51. • Strategy: Russia seizes eastern Ukraine and anchors along the Dnieper River
• Worst outcomes:
• NATO/West perceive “new Iron Curtain” along banks of the Dnieper and
resort to Cold War response
• Western forces now MUCH closer to Russian borders than before
• Russian equations:
• Seizing eastern Ukraine = ~320 km additional strategic depth for Russia
proper
• Seizing eastern Ukraine = loss of 800 km of neutral buffer zone territory
• Borders more defensible = buffer zone evaporates
47
BEST OPTION, WORST CASE
52. • No obvious options stand out for Russia:
• Most beneficial option would also carry greatest cost and political risk
• No guarantee of success with any option so long as U.S. or NATO military
response remains a possibility
• Absent a direct military response, closer political, financial, security ties
between Ukraine and the West could undermine any military gains made
by Russia
• What’s the winning move?
• Reference “Joshua,” the supercomputer in 1983 movie “WarGames”:
48
ONLY ONE WINNING MOVE