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The role of the Russian Orthodox church in Russia since 1990 : changing dynamics of politics and religion
Simons, GregLewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, c2009.A study that examines the the role of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) in Russian society as perpetuated by the mass media.
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Mass media and modern warfare : reporting on the Russian war on terrorism
Simons, GregFarnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, c2010.Mass media are essential to democratic society; in contrast, the War on Terror has been interpreted as an assault on democracy and freedom by Islamic fundamentalists. The building and maintenance of public support is essential in modern warfare due to the increasing politicization of warfare, where losses and gains are measured in political rather than military terms. And if progress cannot be demonstrated during a war, then by default one is assumed to be losing. Greg Simons tackles the complicated yet essential role of mass media in society. Taking the Global War on Terror as a prime example, the author adopts a multidisciplinary approach to analyze the various facets of war and the role of the media within it. Assessing in particular the Russian fight against terrorism, this book provides a broader perspective and understanding of contemporary struggles.Mass media are essential to democratic society; in contrast, the War on Terror has been interpreted as an assault on democracy and freedom by Islamic fundamentalists. The building and maintenance of public support is essential in modern warfare due to the increasing politicization of warfare, where losses and gains are measured in political rather than military terms. And if progress cannot be demonstrated during a war, then by default one is assumed to be losing.
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The changing face of warfare in the 21st century
Simons, GregAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, 2018."This study discusses salient trends demonstrated by contemporary warfare of these first years of our 21st Century. The authors reinforce previous notions of Fourth Generation Warfare but most importantly detail the specific workings of new components and illustrate how they have displaced or modified the theory and practice of warfare beyond the basic divisions of conventional and unconventional warfare as witnessed in the preceding century."--Provided by publisher.This study discusses salient trends demonstrated by contemporary warfare of these first years of the 21st century. The authors reinforce previous notions of Fourth Generation Warfare, but most importantly explore the workings of new components and how these have modified the theory and practice of warfare beyond the basic divisions of conventional and unconventional warfare as witnessed in the preceding century. Throughout history there has been a close interaction between politics, communication and armed conflict and a main line of investigation of this book is to track changes that are presumed to have occurred in the way and manner in which armed conflicts are waged. Using cogent examples drawn variously from conflicts of the Arab Spring, the Islamic State and Russian adventurism in South Ossetia, Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, the authors demonstrate the application of Information Warfare, the practice of Hybrid Warfare, and offensive use of diplomacy, communications, economics and international law to obtain political and military advantages against the status quo states of the international community. The authors combine a theoretical framework with concrete empirical examples in order to create a better understanding and comprehension of the current events and processes that shape the character of contemporary armed conflicts and how they are informed and perceived in a highly mediatised and politicised world.
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