A Global Currents Discussion With:

Dmitry Gorenburg, Ph.D. – Senior Research Scientist, Russia Studies Program, Center for Naval Analyses

Thursday October 27, 2022, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Tinkham Veale University Center Ballroom C
11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland

Many observers have been surprised by Russia’s setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine. The strength of Ukraine’s response, and of support from other nations, is one reason. But another is that the Russian military has proved much weaker than expected. What issues of materiel and personnel, methods and morale, have shaped Russian performance? What can Russia do next, and what is its military likely to try?

This program was made possible by the generosity of Ms. Eloise Briskin and sponsored by the Case Western Reserve University Center for Policy Studies.

About Our Guest

Dr. Gorenburg’s research focuses on security issues within the former Soviet Union, Russian military reform, and Russian foreign policy. He also edits Problems of Post-Communism, is an Associate of the Harvard University Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, and has served as Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies.