Defense

NATO Review: Exercise Zapad 2017

14/12/2017
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DECEMBER 2017


Since 2008, Russia has used its strategic exercises and large-scale snap exercises to hone its military capabilities, undermine regional stability in peace and – twice – to mask impending aggression. Dave Johnson of NATO’s Defence Policy and Planning Division explains. 

The increasing size and complexity of Russia’s annual strategic and snap exercises, in particular the Western-oriented ZAPAD series, underscores the need for Allies to ensure full and timely implementation of the strengthened deterrence and defence measures. 

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