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Chapter 1: Russian Strategic Overview

This chapter is an overview of the fundamental conditions that contextualize the Russian Federation, its military, and its actions in an operational environment (OE). It examines Russia’s relations with the United States and projects Russia’s approach to exploiting conditions of the environment to yield a strategic advantage. It also introduces national capabilities that support military operations, both during competition and conflict.

Russia in Competition

Russian Strategic Objectives

Strategic Setting

Russia’s Operational Environment