AFPC Conference: “Russian Military in Contemporary Perspective”

Related Categories: Democracy and Governance; Europe Military; Human Rights and Humanitarian Issues; International Economics and Trade; Russia; Ukraine
Related Expert: Herman Pirchner, Jr., Ilan I. Berman

On May 9-10, AFPC hosted a high-profile conference on the subject of the “Russian Military in Contemporary Perspective”. The event brought together American, European, and Israeli experts for a comprehensive discussion on Russia’s military and defense policy. During the conference, panelists addressed the lessons of contemporary Russian military operations in Ukraine and Syria, reforms underway in the Russian military, the strategic role played by the Russian Navy, and how the Kremlin utilizes information warfare, among other topics.