{"title":"Kirill Shamiev","description":"\u003cp\u003eKirill Shamiev offers incisive explorations of contemporary political landscapes, blending sharp analysis with a nuanced understanding of power dynamics. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eImperfect Equilibrium\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to engage with the complexities shaping modern governance and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in the realm of \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, Shamiev's writing balances critical insight with clear prose, making challenging ideas accessible without sacrificing depth. His books are essential reading for anyone seeking to grasp the tensions and transitions defining our times.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imperfect-equilibrium-by-kirill-shamiev-9781805264279","title":"Imperfect Equilibrium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy has Russia's military struggled to adapt to the challenges of contemporary warfare?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite years of attempts to improve its military capabilities, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 revealed a crippling lack of skill, discipline and equipment. Non-material factors, in particular the power struggle between military and civilian leaderships, have hindered reform of its armed forces: with officers dominating defense policy, the Kremlin has struggled to implement the necessary changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKirill Shamiev explores the political reasons behind Russia's poor military preparedness for the war in Ukraine. He demonstrates how a seemingly obedient military has frequently blocked civilian reforms, taking advantage of weak oversight mechanisms. The Kremlin's efforts to centralise control and make the armed forces personally accountable to President Vladimir Putin harmed institutional learning, cementing a conservative civilmilitary status quo. While this protected the military from civil society interference and ensured Putin's autocratic rule, it ultimately limited the pace and scope of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnalysing three cases of reform between 2000 and 2021, \u003ci\u003eImperfect Equilibrium\u003c\/i\u003e offers critical insights into the relationship between civilian control and military effectiveness in Russia. Drawing on extensive qualitative and quantitative evidence  including interviews, parliamentary speeches, media reports and surveys  it shows how unchecked autonomy can undermine military development, even in authoritarian contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932276572396,"sku":"9781805264279","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781805264279-imperfect-equilibrium.jpg?v=1783857581"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kirill-shamiev.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}