Russia Russia- the world’s largest nation, almost twice the size of Canada and seventy times larger than the UK and covers one ninth of the world’s surface. The vastness of Russia’s size has proven to be problematic in several areas significant to the development of a country as a whole. In order to understand the nature of the issue, explore these aspects: physical environment/climate, military capabilities and politics/government.
Physical Environment/Climate Russia’s size and relentless climate as a whole has always been a strength. Even with weak boundaries and little patrol, the physical environment and climate led to the demise of both Napoleon and Hitler. But given closer examination, it has proven to be more of a weakness …show more content…
This comes as a direct result of the efforts of the USSR and Stalin’s 2 part 5 year plan. The Soviet government was able to conquer the natural obstacles of Russia’s climate and geography, giving them the ability to modernize a country and allow people to live in areas that were previously unlivable. However, Russian government changed dramatically from the time of Stalin’s death through the late 1980s and 1990s. Under the direction of Gorbachev, socialistic control decreased compared to prior leaders. Additionally, Gorbachev’s goal of implementing openness and reconstruction led to the first open elections in 1987 with multiple candidates for the public to choose from since 1917 and eventually led to the fall of the Berlin wall. By early 1990 socialist regime was falling apart at the seams. Therefore, Gorbachev was unable to regain the control demanded by the Communist party. Nor could he meet the demands of the people for the more independent democratic government. Ultimately, by the end of 1990, Gorbachev resigned his position, the Commonwealth of Independent States replaced the Soviet Union and the long standing Kremlin flag was replaced with the one that flies …show more content…
As well, the current number of MLRS available is 3,793. Currently a large debate surrounds Russian ADA capabilities related to the possibility of Sweden joining NATO. Recent reports imply Russia is finalizing the development of a new generation missile similar to those currently held by NATO, to include air defense systems. Furthermore, this is in direct reference to the possibility of Sweden joining NATO. April 2016 the Russian Foreign Minister is quoted to say that these new missiles would be deployed to northern areas of Russian territory if Sweden joined NATO forces. Additionally, Russia prepares to increase the numbers of troops at the northern borders in the event this occurs. This issue is a result of the allegation of Russian violation of the 1987 INF treaty that forbids the use or development of ground to air missiles within a specified area. Original allegations of Russian violation of the treaty date back to 2014. Yet, only recently is the issue being brought before the House during Armed Service Committee budget for 2017 to be determined if countermeasures should be taken. Once approved, the DOD would have to look into the benefits of addressing the
Physical Environment/Climate Russia’s size and relentless climate as a whole has always been a strength. Even with weak boundaries and little patrol, the physical environment and climate led to the demise of both Napoleon and Hitler. But given closer examination, it has proven to be more of a weakness …show more content…
This comes as a direct result of the efforts of the USSR and Stalin’s 2 part 5 year plan. The Soviet government was able to conquer the natural obstacles of Russia’s climate and geography, giving them the ability to modernize a country and allow people to live in areas that were previously unlivable. However, Russian government changed dramatically from the time of Stalin’s death through the late 1980s and 1990s. Under the direction of Gorbachev, socialistic control decreased compared to prior leaders. Additionally, Gorbachev’s goal of implementing openness and reconstruction led to the first open elections in 1987 with multiple candidates for the public to choose from since 1917 and eventually led to the fall of the Berlin wall. By early 1990 socialist regime was falling apart at the seams. Therefore, Gorbachev was unable to regain the control demanded by the Communist party. Nor could he meet the demands of the people for the more independent democratic government. Ultimately, by the end of 1990, Gorbachev resigned his position, the Commonwealth of Independent States replaced the Soviet Union and the long standing Kremlin flag was replaced with the one that flies …show more content…
As well, the current number of MLRS available is 3,793. Currently a large debate surrounds Russian ADA capabilities related to the possibility of Sweden joining NATO. Recent reports imply Russia is finalizing the development of a new generation missile similar to those currently held by NATO, to include air defense systems. Furthermore, this is in direct reference to the possibility of Sweden joining NATO. April 2016 the Russian Foreign Minister is quoted to say that these new missiles would be deployed to northern areas of Russian territory if Sweden joined NATO forces. Additionally, Russia prepares to increase the numbers of troops at the northern borders in the event this occurs. This issue is a result of the allegation of Russian violation of the 1987 INF treaty that forbids the use or development of ground to air missiles within a specified area. Original allegations of Russian violation of the treaty date back to 2014. Yet, only recently is the issue being brought before the House during Armed Service Committee budget for 2017 to be determined if countermeasures should be taken. Once approved, the DOD would have to look into the benefits of addressing the