The convergence of a number of factors–both domestic and foreign–has provided the Russian military with a golden opportunity to increase its power in Russian politics. The conduct of the Russian intervention in Chechnya provides ample evidence that the military is taking advantage of this chance. Increased military involvement in policymaking is likely to be both dangerous to future democratic development and may lead to Russia's further alienation from the international community. […]
Memo #:
98
Series:
1
PDF:
PDF URL:
http://www.gwu.edu/~ieresgwu/assets/docs/ponars/pm_0098.pdf
Author [Non-member]:
Eva Busza
