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Who Innovates Wins? Drones and Adaptation in the Ukraine War
Ukrainian forces have been praised for their innovation efforts during their ongoing war with Russia, particularly with regard to the use of unmanned aerial...

Introducing Social Science of War
We're thrilled to announce a new podcast, launched in partnership with West Point's Department of Social Sciences, called Social Science of War. Each episode...

What Should We Make of the Protests in Iran?
Since the middle of September, when an Iranian woman died after being detained in Tehran for improperly wearing her headscarf, protests have gripped the...

Data and the Battlefield
This episode examines how special operations forces are integrating high-tech tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize their operations. Dr. Richard Shultz...

What Kind of Leader Will Al-Qaeda Choose Next?
The recent death of Ayman al-Zawahiri marks a rare inflection point for a terrorist organization that has had just two leaders in the more...

On the Streets: Irregular Warfare in an Urban World
How are demographic and economic shifts increasing the importance of urban centers around the globe? What does this mean for military forces? To what...