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Apr 3, 2023

Game-changers: Implications of the Russo-Ukraine war for the future of ground warfare

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T.X. Hammes describes the most significant gamechangers for ground warfare from the Russo-Ukraine war and the lessons that US, allied, and partner policymakers should draw from the conflict for their own force posture and development.

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The 5×5

Mar 22, 2023

The 5×5—Conflict in Ukraine’s information environment

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Experts provide insights on the war being waged through the Ukrainian information environment and take away lessons for the future.

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Russian War Report: DFRLab confirms aerial strikes on industrial plants north of Bakhmut

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As Russian forces continue their offensive on Bakhmut, the DFRLab examined satellite imagery to reveal the potential of missile attacks.

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Our experts break down how this conflict has transformed not only military operations and strategy, but also diplomacy, intelligence, national security, energy security, economic statecraft, and much more.

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The Atlantic Council presents a five step guide to maintaining NATO’s comparative military edge over the coming decade.

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