U.S.-Russian Naval Cooperation

by Boris Makeev, Charles Meconis

Overview

This book is an effort by two naval experts, one a retired Russian Naval officer, the other an American naval arms control analyst, to look at the future relationship of the world's two greatest navies following the end of the Cold War and the demise of the Soviet Union. For the first time in English, readers are provided with a detailed examination of the sweeping changes in the strategy, doctrine, operations and size of both the U.S. and Russian navies in the last few years. The often frightening naval confrontations of the Cold War era have declined dramatically (but not entirely). The first tentative steps are outlined. The book offers a series of specific proposals to expand the current level of cooperation between the U.S. and Russian navies and even envisions a strategic partnership in the long term.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275953874
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/20/1995
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1560L (what's this?)

About the Author

CHARLES A. MECONIS is a founder and the research director of the Institute for Global Security Studies in Seattle.

BORIS N. MAKEEV retired from the Soviet Navy as a Captain, First Rank. He is currently the Vice Director for the Center for Geopolitical and Military Forecasts and a Professor and corresponding member of the International Academy of Information in Moscow.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Naval Dimension of Global Security after the Cold War
Naval Aspects of U.S. National Security
Naval Aspects of Russia's National Security
Naval Aspects of Russia's Military Reforms
The Main Characteristics of "The New U.S. Naval Strategy"
Naval Arms Control: A Step Towards U.S.-Russian Cooperation?
Limitations on Anti-submarine Warfare as a Factor of Strategic Stability
Scientific and Methodological Problems of Naval Arms Control
New Opportunities for U.S.-Russian Naval Cooperation
Conclusions and Proposals
Selected Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

Now that Russian and US space ships are getting cozy in orbit, a retired Russian naval officer and an American naval arms control analyst consider the prospects for similar cooperation between the seaborne versions. They demonstrate how the two navies have changed over the past five years in terms of strategy, doctrine, operations, and missions; and propose a series of measures to strengthen ties and address threats to the maritime environment in the volatile new multipolar world. Accessible to general readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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