Marcel Plichta
Fellow at the Centre for Global Law and Governance at the University of St. Andrews and former analyst at the U.S. Department of Defense. Currently works as an instructor at the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School.
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Aug 24, 2025 • 39min
Lawfare Archive: Inside Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Against Russia
Marcel Plichta, a Fellow at the Centre for Global Law and Governance, and former U.S. Department of Defense analyst, discusses Ukraine's innovative drone campaign against Russia. He highlights Ukraine's strategic target choices, including deep strikes into Russian territory, and the psychological impact on Russian military morale. The conversation also explores the evolution of drone technology and its implications for global warfare, particularly contrasting Ukraine's decentralized production model with Russia's centralized approach.
Aug 1, 2024 • 38min
Lawfare Daily: Inside Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Against Russia
In this enlightening discussion, Anastasiia Lapatina, a Kyiv-based Ukraine Fellow, and Marcel Plichta, a former U.S. Department of Defense analyst, delve into Ukraine’s innovative drone campaign against Russia. They explore how advanced drone technology is reshaping warfare dynamics, including successful strikes on critical oil infrastructure. The duo highlights the psychological effects of these drone missions, their influence on global oil prices, and the contrasting manufacturing tactics between Ukraine’s decentralized production and Russia’s centralized approach.
Aug 31, 2023 • 45min
Ukraine tells counteroffensive critics to 'shut up' & analysing the drone war against Russia
The new British Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, discusses the latest news from the frontlines and the appointment of a new defence secretary. The podcast analyzes Ukrainian drone warfare and the effectiveness of Ukraine's drone campaign compared to Russia's. They also discuss the use of drones and air defense systems in the conflict and potential future implications. The podcast provides a diplomatic update on Russia's increased cooperation with North Korea and discusses the recent change in a major office of state in the UK. Overall, the podcast covers a range of interesting topics related to the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
