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Contents 7
Introduction 12
Part I. The Russian federation’s influence on international relations 18
Chapter 1. Nuclear Weapons of the Russian Federation as a Tool for Shaping International Security 19
Abstract 19
Keywords 20
Introduction 21
The essence of doctrinal content 23
Deterrence and discouragement of conflict with russia 25
Extended use of nuclear weapons 26
Restricted use of nuclear weapons 31
Strategy from escalation to de-escalation 34
Conclusions 40
Bibliography 44
Chapter 2. Cultural Security. Transformation of Europe’s Identity in Light of the Concept of the Ideological Control Subsystem (ICS) 48
Abstract 48
Keywords 50
Introduction 50
Interdisciplinarity in political science research 52
Interdisciplinarity and european issues 53
Traditional European identity 54
Andrzej Wierciński’s ideological control subsystem 54
For a new type of European identity 61
Directions of transformation of the European identity 62
Factors supporting the change of European identity. Gender 63
Postmodern European identity. Expansion of a new ICS 65
New european reflections 66
A new ICS in action 70
Conclusions 72
Bibliography 73
Chapter 3. The Role of NATO in Shaping the Security of Eastern Europe in the Context of Threats Created by the Russian Federation 78
Abstract 78
Keywords 80
Introduction 80
The reaction of eastern European countries to threats created by the Russian federation 84
Eastern flank as an element protecting eastern European countries against threats created by the Russian federation 89
Conclusions 94
Bibliography 96
Chapter 4. Soviet-era threat posed by Russia: Polish perspective as a us ally 98
Abstract 98
Keywords 99
Introduction: deterrence theory’s offense-defence problem in eastern Europe 100
New cold war 104
Crimea and Russia’s post-soviet imperialism 107
U.S. strategic policy and Poland under trump 111
Conclusions 113
Bibliography 114
Chapter 5. Determinants of Poland’s Military Security 119
Abstract 119
Introduction 120
International factors 122
Economic factors 129
Organizational and technical factors 139
Conclusions 147
Bibliography 149
Раrt 2. Exerting influence by the Russian federation through hybrid warfare 154
Chapter 6. Hybrid Warfare as a New Type of War. The Evolution of its Conceptual Construct 155
Abstract 155
Keywords 156
Introduction 157
The fine line between grey zone and hybrid warfare 159
Conceptual construct of hybrid warfare 163
Conclusions 173
Bibliography 175
Chapter 7. Hybrid Threat Scenario and its Development During Hybrid Campaigns for EU/NATO Country with Special Consideration of Cyber Power 177
Abstract 177
Keywords 179
Introduction 179
Hybrid and cyber threats 180
Hybrid threat scenario 184
Phase 1 – preparation 185
Action: 185
Phase 2 – destabilization 187
Action: 187
Violent clashes up to war 189
Action: 190
Conclusions 191
Bibliography 191
Chapter 8. Hybrid Warfare as an Instrument of Political Leverage (with a Special Focus on the South Caucasus) 194
Abstract 194
Keywords 196
Introduction 196
The emergence of hybrid warfare. Retrospective analysis 198
The South Caucasus and hybrid threats: cloud on the horizon 212
Conclusions 223
Bibliography 225
Chapter 9. The information component of the hybrid war between Russia and Ukraine 229
Abstract 229
Keywords 230
Introduction 231
Information war as a component of the confrontation between the Russian federation and Ukraine 234
Fundamentals of the legal framework of Ukraine in the sphere of information security 245
Conclusions 248
Bibliography 248
Part 3. Exerting influence by the Russian federation through economic impact 256
Chapter 10. Resistance of the Military Logistics System of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland to Contemporary Threats from the Russian Federation 257
Abstract 257
Keywords 259
Introduction 259
Russian hybrid strategy a challenge for the logistics system of the polish armed forces 265
Resilience of the logistics system of the armed forces of the republic of Poland 270
Conclusions 275
Bibliography 278
Chapter 11. The South Causasus and Energy Security: Challenges and Prospects 282
Abstract 282
Keywords 283
Introduction 284
The evolution of the energy security concept 285
The South Caucasus and energy security 289
Conclusions 297
Bibliography 297
Chapter 12. Hybrid Threats to Energy Security. The South Caucasus as a Focal Point 301
Abstract 301
Keywords 301
Introduction 303
Hybrid threats to energy security. Retrospective analysis 305
From the caspian sea to europe. Transnational energy projects and their security 314
Conclusions 324
Bibliography 326
Chapter 13. Strategies in International Transport on the Grounds of Euro-Atlantic Security 331
Abstract 331
Keywords 332
Introduction 333
Regulatory and defence measures in international cooperation 336
Interdependence as a key factor in transport strategy 343
Sectoral concentration in Europe 347
Product distribution policy 351
Conclusions 361
Bibliography 363
Chapter 14. Safety Requirements for the Cleaning of Atmospheric Storage Tanks 366
Abstract 366
Keywords 367
Introduction 368
Storage facilities for hazardous liquids and melts 368
Hardtop tanks 369
Floating roof tanks 370
Internal floating roof tanks 371
Legislative background of storage tanks for hazardous liquids or melts 372
Technology for cleaning above-ground stationary cylindrical tanks 374
Personal conditions for tank cleaning 376
Material conditions of tank cleaning 377
Entry permit 380
Airspace analysis 382
Conventional tank cleaning 386
Closed-loop tank cleaning – the technology of the future 388
Willacy cleaning method 388
BLABO® cleaning method 389
Finished report, technical acceptance 392
Conclusions 393
Bibliography 394
Concluding remarks 398
Notes 400