THE ROLE OF THE RUSSIAN NAVY IN RUSSIA'S EVOLVING APPROACH TO STRATEGIC DETERRENCE

• Main Author: Martz, Ashleigh G.
• Other Authors: Tsypkin, Mikhail, National Security Affairs (NSA), Jones, Michael W.
• Format: Thesis
• Language: unknown
• Published: Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School 2020
• Subjects: Russia; maritime; foreign policy; modernization; strategy; naval; navy; NATO; security; Russian; Russian Federation; fleet; Black Sea; Atlantic Ocean; Mediterranean Sea; Arctic Ocean; submarines; missiles; strategic deterrence; non-nuclear strategic weapon; security strategy; doctrine; state armament program; Putin; deterrence; blue water; green water; SSGN; SSBN; patrol; Kalibr; budget; shipbuilding; defense; soviet; Arctic
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10945/66679

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia’s assessment of the changes in the strategic security environment has prompted an evolving approach to, and definition of, strategic deterrence and comprehensive military modernization to compete in such a dynamic environment. This thesis will explore Russia’s three distinct stages and approaches of strategic deterrence, starting in 1999 to the present day. It is from the influence of these approaches to strategic deterrence that Russia developed its corresponding security, defense, and military strategies, doctrines, and policies. This thesis focuses on the roles, utilization, and modernization efforts of the Russian Federation Navy (RFN) throughout each distinct stage. Russia currently regards the RFN as one of the most effective instruments of strategic deterrence. This thesis evaluates the effectiveness of the RFN across key Russian maritime domains: the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Many challenges prevent Russia from achieving the global naval notoriety it desires, and, for the foreseeable future, it relies on high-end cruise missiles and will direct naval operations in the maritime domains contiguous to Russia. Approved for public release. distribution is unlimited Outstanding Thesis Lieutenant, United States Navy