The War of Attrition: Analysis of the war in Ukraine (June 19, 2022)

The War of Attrition: Analysis of the war in Ukraine (June 19, 2022)

Author: Silverado Policy Accelerator June 20, 2022 Duration: 52:31
June 19, 2022: Dmitri Alperovitch talks with Michael Kofman (Research Program Director in the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analysis) about the new developments in the war in Ukraine on Twitter Spaces. Topics covered: - Near-term prospects for Ukrainian counteroffensive in the south to take back Kherson - Will the new Western artillery systems arrive in time to make a difference for the current fight in Donbas - Why is maintenance the biggest issue for Ukrainian deliveries of new Western weapons - How fast can the Ukrainian ports be demined to allow for sea export of grain and oilseeds - Why haven't we heard more about the impact of Switchblade kamikaze drones that everyone was so excited about just weeks ago - What is the state of exhaustion/force rotations on Russian and Ukrainian sides - What's happening on Snake Island right now - Does Russia have the troops to make trouble for Moldova or Ukraine from Transnistria - Is Russia running out of Infantry Fighting Vehicles and artillery shells - Is a ceasefire likely in the near future - What are the lessons learned from this war for the US military

Hosted by Dmitri Alperovitch and presented by the Silverado Policy Accelerator, Geopolitics Decanted offers a deep and nuanced examination of the forces shaping our world. This isn't about quick headlines; it's a podcast dedicated to patient, detailed analysis and substantive conversations with leading experts. Each episode distills complex international issues, moving beyond superficial narratives to explore the underlying strategies, technologies, and economic instruments at play. You'll hear focused discussions on ongoing conflicts like the war in Ukraine, the multifaceted competition between major powers, and the evolving tools of statecraft, from economic sanctions and export controls to cybersecurity threats and the global race for semiconductor supremacy. Geopolitics Decanted is for those who feel that understanding global affairs requires more than sound bites-it demands context, historical perspective, and a willingness to engage with the granular details that truly define geopolitical shifts. Through these in-depth interviews and Alperovitch's own commentary, the podcast provides listeners with a clearer, more comprehensive framework for making sense of an increasingly interconnected and contested global landscape.
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Duration: 1:03:53
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Duration: 1:04:10
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