Obviously, a new need arises in Russian ideological life. Serving it is the goal of this collection. Military issues will be discussed in it in the connection that they have with other aspects of the life of our fatherland. We think that only such a consideration can lead to a correct solution to the military problems of our homeland. Having outlined this common goal, the editors will not keep within narrow trends in pursuing it. The main task is to raise questions and develop them. The very complexity and uncertainty of the situation in which Russia is now, the transitional time that it is experiencing, often excludes the possibility of unanimity even on important issues.