Publication

This paper analyzes Russia's National Security Strategy to 2020 published in May 2009. The author argues that this document is far more broad-ranging and complex than its predecessors. It is seen as the foundation of a consistent overall system of ideas about national security. This review looks first at the development of the current documents, then places it in context with a range of other recent and planned papers outlining the Russian strategic view, before highlighting some key points of interest and major differences with previous versions.