The Good Fight Shashank Joshi on How Warfare is Changing
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Jun 11, 2025 
In this discussion, Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist, explores how technology is radically transforming warfare. He delves into the implications of Ukrainian drone strikes, the ethical dilemmas of drone use, and the importance of military innovation for smaller nations. The conversation also touches on the evolving dynamics of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the challenges facing Europe in defense strategies. Furthermore, Joshi analyzes the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amidst shifting geopolitical landscapes.
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Ukraine's Drone Raid Example
- Ukraine's drone strike on Russian bombers is like modern raiding without troops crossing borders.
- These drones used mobile networks to destroy expensive planes with cheap tech, exemplifying old sabotage with new methods.
Ground Attacks Threaten Airpower
- American aircraft losses in a Taiwan conflict would mostly occur on the ground from missile strikes.
- The U.S. has few hardened shelters nearby, showing dangerous complacency compared to China and Taiwan.
Warfare Technology Democratization
- Democratization of warfare technology empowers mid-sized powers and small states with precise strike capabilities.
- This levels the playing field for countries like Pakistan and Ukraine against larger forces.
