Make Me Smart The new era of warfare
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Jun 26, 2025 Deborah Amos, a veteran international correspondent and journalism professor at Princeton, shares her firsthand experiences from Kyiv, Ukraine. She discusses the evolving nature of warfare, highlighting how drone and cyber technology have transformed military tactics. Daily life amidst conflict showcases remarkable resilience among civilians managing threats while trying to maintain normalcy. Amos also reflects on the implications of these modern conflicts, including the role of technology in shaping global warfare by 2025.
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Unique War Training in Ukraine
- In Ukraine, hostile environment training focuses on drone and missile attacks, not kidnappings or checkpoints.
- Journalists learn to handle mass bleedings caused by drones, a unique type of war experience.
Life Amidst Daily Drone Attacks
- Embassy staff stay in downtown hotels which the Russians avoid targeting to prevent diplomatic casualties.
- Residents use bomb shelters during attacks but maintain normal daily routines between alarms.
Resilience in War-Torn Kyiv
- Civilians show extraordinary resilience by living normal lives during daylight despite regular terror attacks at night.
- Kyiv's neighborhoods reflect vibrant culture even with ongoing war and danger.