| ID | 133757 |
| Title Proper | Sun Tzu and Salami tactics |
| Other Title Information | Vladimir Putin and military persuasion in Ukraine, 21 February-18 March 2014 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cimbala, Stephen J |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Vladimir Putin used a composite of ancient and modern methods of military persuasion in first destabilizing, and then annexing, Crimea in February and March of 2014. Putin's use of military persuasion through Russian and proxy forces enabled him to annex Crimea and to set the stage for further imposition of Russia's will on Ukraine's eastern provinces. Russia's determination to resist excessive Westernization by Ukraine, especially the possibility of Ukrainian membership in NATO, exceeded the willingness of the U.S. and its allies to reverse Putin's gains in Crimea. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol.27, No.3; Jul-Sep.2014: p.359-379 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol.27, No.3; Jul-Sep.2014: p.359-379 |
| Key Words | Sun Tzu ; Salami Tactics ; Putin Regime ; Military Persuasion ; Ukraine Crisis ; Russia ; China ; Russia - China ; Russia - Ukraine ; Crimea ; NATO ; United States - US ; European Union - EU |