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Russian Hybrid Warfare

By Curtis Fox If you purchase this book through this link, Amazon will donate money back to Key Terrain Cyber. Hybrid Warfare dives deep into the multifaceted strategies employed…
The Sickle and the Trident

The modern conflict between Ukraine and Russia is steeped in history. In many ways, the two nations are fighting over an origin story. To the Ukrainians, they are proud descendants of the Kievan Rus nation that started in Ukraine. Russia, on the other hand, considers Ukraine to be a rebellious province that is masquerading as…
Lies, Cyber Attacks, and War: The Bear Comes for Georgia

Russia learned valuable lessons about information warfare from their experiences in Chechnya and Estonia. Their success in seizing portions of Georgia in 2008 is a strong demonstration of their learning curve. Russia set the conditions for their invasion by spreading propaganda, social media manipulation, cyber attacks, and special operations. These activities not only facilitated their…
The Lunar Gold Rush: Opportunity and Perils in the New Space Race

The idea of industrializing the Moon, once relegated to the realm of science fiction, is now becoming more realistic. The moon is emerging as a potential site for industrialization as humanity looks beyond Earth for resources and opportunities. One of the primary motivations for lunar industrialization is the presence of valuable resources. The Moon is…
“The Heavens and the Earth: A Political History of the Space Age” – A Journey into the Cosmos of Politics

Walter A. McDougall’s “The Heavens and the Earth: A Political History of the Space Age” is a masterful and intellectually stimulating exploration of the intersection of science, politics, and the human spirit in the race for space exploration. McDougall’s narrative takes readers on a captivating journey, starting with the early dreamers who imagined reaching the…
Active Measures

Thomas Rid’s “Active Measures” stands as the definitive work on the history, tactics, and evolution of Russian disinformation campaigns. In a world increasingly shaped by information warfare, Rid offers…
Russia Reading List

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All the Kremlin’s Men

Mikhail Zygar’s “All the Kremlin’s Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin” offers a rare and insightful view into the inner workings of the Kremlin, providing readers with a…
Putin’s Kleptocracy: Who Owns Russia

If you use this link to purchase this book, Amazon will donate a portion of the proceeds to Key Terrain Cyber. Karen Dawisha, a distinguished political scientist, provides an…
Russian Information Warfare in Chechnya

The roots of the Russian Information Warfare doctrine largely stems from Russia’s experience in Chechnya in the late 1990s. Understanding the Russian experience in the Chechen wars can help us learn more about their motivations for their actions in the present Ukraine conflict and other Russian influence operations.