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96. What war in Israel means for Ukraine

Oct 13, 2023
Saul David and Patrick Bishop discuss the intensification of Russian operations in Ukraine, a car bomb attack by Ukrainian partisans, and the potential consequences for Ukraine due to the situation in Israel. They also touch on topics like the Gaza crisis, cyber attacks, pipeline damage, and the parallels between Ukraine and Northern Ireland.
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Quick takeaways

  • Raids can have significant psychological and resource diversion impacts on the opposing forces in a conflict.
  • Propaganda plays a crucial role in shaping narratives and influencing public opinion in the Ukraine conflict.

Deep dives

The Impact of Raids and the Doolittle Raid

The podcast discusses the significance of raids and the impact they can have on morale and resources. The Doolittle Raid during World War II is cited as an example, as it boosted American morale and prompted a major Japanese offensive. While the effectiveness of the recent special forces raid on Crimea is debated, highlighting the potential psychological impact on non-Ukrainian forces and civilians in Crimea, as well as the diversion of resources for Russia in guarding against further raids.

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