Book Reviews by David Takacs
Journal on Baltic Security, 2016
In times when the public, political and academic discourses flourish with contributions that deli... more In times when the public, political and academic discourses flourish with contributions that deliberate on whether it is 'all quiet on NATO's Eastern flank', Jakub J. Grygiel and A. Wess Mitchell are among a handful that dare advance a straightforward argument on the 'unquiet frontier' with their 2016 book 'The Unquiet Frontier: Rising Rivals, Vulnerable Allies, and the Crisis of American Power'. The authors – one a renowned academic, the other a think-tanker – have successfully managed to address the topic from both academic and policy-oriented perspectives. The book dismantles the current US strategy in relation to its allies – but also vis-à-vis growing revisionist powers – and advocates for both continued US presence abroad as well as the strengthening of ties with US allies worldwide.
Papers by David Takacs
Journal on Baltic Security, 2017
The annexation of Crimea in 2014 was a clear sign that Moscow is looking to extend its sphere of ... more The annexation of Crimea in 2014 was a clear sign that Moscow is looking to extend its sphere of influence and it forced the Baltic States to take a very close look at their deterrent capabilities. The article introduces the basic concepts of deterrence and discusses the differences between the deterrent capabilities of Ukraine and the Baltic States. Furthermore, the threats that Russia presents, the factors that were responsible for Ukraine's deterrence failure and the challenges that the Baltic States are facing are analysed. The article concludes that while the Baltic States are significantly better prepared for possible Russian aggression, their deterrent capabilities must continuously evolve to reflect the changes in the nature of modern warfare.
Slovak Security Policy Institute, 2017
The events of the past six months suggest a new trend has been introduced in the European Union a... more The events of the past six months suggest a new trend has been introduced in the European Union as the transition from explosives towards vehicular attacks is becoming increasingly obvious. The article discusses the growing popularity of vehicle ramming attacks as well as its implications for the EU.
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Book Reviews by David Takacs
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