Extending Russia: Competing from Advantageous Ground

Military strategists, policymakers, and anyone interested in U.S.-Russia relations and strategies for great power competition.

The authors are experts in Russian military, economics, and political affairs. They are affiliated with the RAND Corporation, a non-profit institution that conducts research and analysis to improve policy and decision-making.

The book was written in the context of renewed great power competition, particularly following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. It reflects a U.S. policy interest in understanding and responding to Russian assertiveness.