Mark Galeotti: The Brains of the Russian Army
Date: September 16th, 2021 at 15:00 CET / 09:00 EDT Platform: Cisco Webex Events
Link to Video Recording
Details
Dr. Mark Galeotti provided an assessment of the Main Operations Directorate (GOU) and explored one of the most important and least-well-understood elements of the General Staff.
The presentation examined not just the formal roles of the GOU but also its culture, interests, and the varied ways it influences how the Russian military arms and fights. Additionally, it addressed the wider policies and strategic culture that determine when and how the GOU is deployed.
Agenda
- Presentation by Dr. Mark Galeotti
- Moderated Discussion
- Question & Answer Session
Biographies
Mark Galeotti
Title: Honorary Professor Affiliation: UCL SSEES; Senior Associate Fellow, RUSI; Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Institute of International Relations Prague
Dr. Mark Galeotti is an expert in Russian politics and security affairs, focusing on the interconnections between intelligence agencies, organized crime, and special forces. He is the author of several books, including We Need To Talk About Putin (2021) and Russian Political War (2019). His next book, The Weaponisation of Everything, will be published in 2022. He has advised institutions such as the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and Europol.