School of War
Ep 132: Michael Kofman on the Battlefield in Ukraine (War in Ukraine #4)
Jul 16, 2024
Michael Kofman, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discusses operational phases of the war in Ukraine - 'Two Wars,' assumptions, contingency, structure, field challenges, cyber overhype, and achieving favorable outcomes
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- Russian military strategy in Ukraine viewed as 'two wars' - decapitation strike followed by ongoing conventional warfare.
- Shortcomings in operational capacity hinder successful translation of theoretical military concepts into practice.
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Overview of War in Ukraine: Focusing on Battlefield Operations
The podcast delves into the operational aspects of the war in Ukraine, distinct from previous episodes centered on policies and strategic considerations. Michael Kaufman highlights the Russian military's divided strategy, viewed as two separate wars: an initial decapitation strike to effect regime change followed by ongoing conventional warfare. Analysis reveals that Russian forces faced challenges in scale and force deployment, showcasing weaknesses in operational capacity and tactical adaptation.
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