Author: Andrew Monaghan / Political Geography: Russia

Author:: Andrew Monaghan and Keir Giles
Publication Date:: 03-2014
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: The Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College
Abstract:: The United States and its allies are in general agreement on the legal status of conflict in cyberspace. Although key principles remain unresolved, such as what precisely constitutes an armed attack or use of force in cyberspace, overall there is a broad legal consensus among Euro-Atlantic nations that existing international law and international commitments are sufficient to regulate cyber conflict.
Topic:: International Relations, Security, and Science and Technology
Political Geography:: Russia, United States, and North America

Author:: Andrew Monaghan and Keir Giles
Publication Date:: 07-2014
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: The Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College
Abstract:: When U.S. President Barack Obama cancelled a scheduled September 2013 summit meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, “lack of progress on issues such as missile defense” was cited as the primary justification. Despite widespread and well founded assumption that the real trigger for the cancellation was the Russian decision to offer temporary asylum to Edward Snowden, the citing of missile defense was indicative. The comment marked one of the periodic plateaus of mutual frustration between the United States and Russia over U.S. attitudes to missile defense capability, stemming from a continued failure to achieve meaningful dialogue over U.S. plans and Russian fears.
Topic:: Security, Defense Policy, NATO, and Arms Control and Proliferation
Political Geography:: Russia, United States, and Europe

Author:: Andrew Monaghan
Publication Date:: 06-2013
Content Type:: Journal Article
Institution:: Chatham House
Abstract:: Time for a closer look at the cast of players who rule Russia in the shadow of Putin
Topic:: Politics
Political Geography:: Russia and Kremlin

Author:: Andrew Monaghan
Publication Date:: 06-2010
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: NATO Defense College
Abstract:: The terrorist attacks in Moscow on 29 March that killed 40 and injured over 100, and the subsequent attacks in Dagestan and Ingushetia highlight a serious problem in Russia. The Russian authorities, led by President Medvedev, quickly responded by promising the swift pursuit and the destruction of the terrorists, the review and improvement of anti-terrorism procedures and enhancement of social and economic measures to address the causes of terrorism in the North Caucasus. Two criminal cases were opened with the charges of terrorism, and an operational and investigation group established, initially comprised of 30 people drawn from the Investigative Committee of the General Procurators Office (SK) and Federal Security Service (FSB). Moscow also linked the attacks to the international context, noting both the international training and preparation of the terrorists and thus the need for international cooperation to address the issue.
Topic:: International Cooperation, Terrorism, Governance, and Reform
Political Geography:: Russia, Moscow, and North Caucasus

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