Conflict studies research centre /CSRC/

The Centre was formed in 1972 and is part of the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. It uses original sources to analyse: - Long-term factors of instability in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. - Military and security policy and practice in the region. Using this expertise, the Centre: - Is active in defence diplomacy. - Writes and distributes research papers. - Gives lectures and briefings and supports scenario development. 

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The CSRC Team:

• Director: Mr C J Dick 
• Research Manager: Mrs A C Aldis 
• Librarian:Mrs P Bendall 

Analysts:

• Mr C W Blandy 
• Dr S J Main 
• Prof J Pettifer 
• Mr H Plater-Zyberk 
• Mr J G Sherr 
• Dr M A Smith 
• Dr A Watkins

 CSRC documents about Russian secret services: 

• Russia’s special Forces. October 2005
• Russian Perspectives of Russia-EU Security Relations. August 2005
• Putin’ External & Internal Security Policy. February 2005  
• Beslan - Lessons Learned? (04/34) 19 Nov 04 
• NATO Enlargement:A Russian Outlook (04/33) 15 Nov 04 
• Beslan-The Political Fallout(04/28) 05 Oct 04 
• The SVR Russia’s Intelligence Service / March 2000 
• The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation / March 2000 
• The Federal agency of Government Communications & Information / August 2000 
• The Federal Border Guard Service / March 2002 
• Vladimir Putin & Russia’s Special Services / August 2002 
• FPS & FAPSI - Rip / March 2003 
• Couch for the Mod or the CGS? The Russian Ministry of Defence & The General Staff 2001-2004 / April 2004