RUSPAC remains the least analysed and assessed Russian naval fleet. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in December 1991, there was a continuous decline in interest of developments in the Russian navy.
Just like in the Arctic, the Antarctic is no longer insulated from geopolitical tension or the spillover of mistrust in the international community.1 Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are no longer exceptional in terms of ‘low tension’ governance
Russian naval strategy in the Pacific has a strong littoral-orientation, including defence of immediate maritime approaches to Russia’s Far Eastern shores, protection of economic interests, safeguarding maritime borders, and participation in diplo
"With “more activity from Russian submarines than we’ve seen since the days of the Cold War”, an improved European force posture becomes vital for the US Navy and NATO.
China and Russia have a highly complex and variable relationship that is ultimately one of strategic ambivalence and convenience rather than true strategic partnership or rivalry as has been suggested in the past. An interesting dynamic between the two countries is the tension between rhetoric and reality.
This volume is a critical analysis of the evolution of Russian naval power in the Pacific, linked to the East–West strategic naval rivalry, aids in understanding why traditional continental powers are developing a strong naval orientation.