Frag Out! Magazine
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When discussing these matters, one needs to take into account the situation in Europe, and the plausible international arena scenarios that could potentially take place over the upcoming decade. The most optimistic of the variants assumes that Putin's regime would fall following the aggression against Ukraine, and its ramifications (especially the economic ones). It would be desirable to see a scenario in which Putin is replaced by a government that would adopt a peaceful stance, and be willing to normalize the relationship with the West. This is the least probable scenario, as the opposition in Russia is weak. It is also a well-established fact, that economically speaking Russia is a medium-sized state. Its economy, when it comes to the Gross Domestic Product, can be ranked in the second league - in the area where South Korea, Brazil, Italy, Canada, or Spain remain. However, having money at hand is an issue separate from how that money is spent. Russia, as an authoritarian state, has a greater ability to redirect its expenditure towards defense, and other ad hoc needs, as opposed to democracies. Less emphasis is placed on education, or healthcare, to allow for the above scenario. Furthermore, other factors also need to be taken into the account here. The current, and potential elites (members of the security structure, and their allies) still consider Russia to be a superpower that deserves to enjoy a status of a strong state, due to supernatural reasons. That kind of strategic culture, placed quite far away from a truly cultured approach, more reminiscent of a wild party, with a lot of illicit drugs and alcohol, has some tangible consequences. The war that began on February 24th has changed a lot of matters important Poland, especially when it comes to the defense and security domain. Rapid decision-making conclusion of numerous military equipment procurement deals, announcements expansion of the military, and other actions, such as legislative change, or introduction military service, all inspire a lot of discussions. The intense dialogue always reaches question: would the changes make it possible to push away the Russians? Text: Michał Piekarsk Text: Wooki FO! Team Reforms on the Canvas of the Lessons Learned During the War in Ukraine www.fragoutmag.com