The Realignment 479 | David Ignatius: The First Space War, Ukraine & China Challenges, Biden's Age, and America's New Age of Reform
May 21, 2024
David Ignatius, Washington Post columnist and author of Phantom Orbit, discusses space warfare, Ukraine strategies, China challenges, Biden's campaign, and the need for political reform in America.
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Space Warfare
- A new era of warfare is beginning, focused on space.
- Future wars will begin in space, with decisive battles fought through space systems and electronic warfare.
Ukraine's Tech
- Ukraine uses commercial satellite imagery and AI for battlefield awareness.
- Young Ukrainians build drones using repurposed materials and advanced electronics.
Mass vs. Innovation
- Mass matters in warfare, as Russia demonstrates.
- Ukraine struggles with manpower, highlighting their need for drone tech.