Robertshaw, S. (2014) Voluntary organizations and society–military relations in contemporary Russia. European Security, 24(2), pp. 304-318. (doi: 10.1080/09662839.2014.968134)
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Abstract
The 2014 crisis in Ukraine has refocused attention on Russia as a European security actor. Despite showing renewed military capability, compared to the post-Soviet period, Russian society–military relations have remained the same. This relationship (between society and the security organs) provides the key context for assessing security. Analysis of everyday militarization and the role of voluntary organizations (such as DOSAAF [Dobrovol'noe obshchestvo sodeistviya armii, aviatsii i flotu] and Nashi [Molodezhnoe demokraticheskoe antifashistskoe dvizheni]) in supporting the military can provide an important insight into Russian behaviour as a security actor. These organizations generate a pro-military outlook and at the same time provide training and activities, thus contributing to military effectiveness by developing the competency of young people prior to military service as well as increasing public knowledge of military affairs. However, strong support for the military, a lack of independent information, and an absence of a shared vision on how society–military relations should be developed and also represent political challenges in terms of everyday militarization. This dynamic is important for understanding both Russia's security posture and wider security implications for Europe.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Robertshaw, Mr Samuel |
| Authors: | Robertshaw, S. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics |
| Journal Name: | European Security |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| ISSN: | 0966-2839 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1746-1545 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2014 The Author |
| First Published: | First published in European Security 24(2):304-318 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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