War in Ukraine
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Assessment Of Ukraine’s Maiden Indigenous Ballistic Missile Test
Abstract: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the successful test of a domestically developed ballistic missile in the last week of August 2024. This announcement, amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, underscores the aim to achieve self-reliance and reduce dependence on the Western partners from whom Ukraine must seek permission to strike deep inside Russian territory. Speculations are Read more →
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The Strategic Role Of Decoys In The Conflict In Ukraine
Abstract: The strategic use of decoys has become critical to Ukraine’s defence strategy in its war with Russia. Ukraine effectively misleads Russian forces by deploying decoys that mimic the visual, thermal, and radar signatures of real military assets, compelling them to expend valuable resources on false targets. This analysis explores how these deception tactics, bolstered Read more →
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The F-16’s Limited Impact On Russia’s War In Ukraine
Abstract: Since Russia initiated military actions in Ukraine, the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has made frequent requests for Western countries to help arm Ukraine. Recently, the focus has been on the much-awaited F-16 fighters, whose transfer the US government approved in mid-2023. Many European states have pledged their fighters to Ukraine, with some states putting Read more →
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The Influence Of ATGMs In The Ukrainian War Theatre
Abstract: In the evolving landscape of warfare, certain analysts question the role of tanks, as drones and missiles dominate the battlefield. However, the analysis reveals that while tanks may diminish in importance, they remain crucial where terrain permits. Newer anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems offer increased mobility and protection, shifting the balance in their favour. Read more →
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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict From a Hybrid Warfare Cognitive Perspective
Abstract: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had major global consequences, ranging from a humanitarian crisis resulting in millions of refugees, to food crises in the Near East and Africa, followed by a worldwide energy crisis with economic shocks triggering geopolitical realignments, ultimately affecting all military domains, including cyberspace. Specifically, since the Russian invasion on 24 Read more →
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The Development Of Russia’s Hybrid War Doctrine
Abstract: The Russo-Ukrainian war has shown that the Russian Hybrid War Doctrine, in its real essence, is not about military technology at all – it is a collection of covert special operations. This war is regional in terms of territory but not in terms of its influence on global geopolitics and the development of hybrid Read more →
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Hamas–Israel: TikTok And The Relevance Of The Cognitive Warfare Domain
Abstract: As much as the current conflict occurs on the battlefield, it is being fought in the domain of cognitive warfare. The current conflict highlights the use of cognitive warfare – to influence public support for either side. In cognitive warfare, the human mind becomes the battlefield. The aim is to change what people think Read more →
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Clausewitzian Theory Of War In The Age Of Cognitive Warfare
Abstract: We can reconceptualise warfare by contrasting Clausewitz with the modern practice of cognitive warfare, as evidenced by Ukraine’s defence methodologies. The strategic orchestration of ‘infopolitik’ and the sophisticated use of social media can shape narratives and public perception. This article revisits Clausewitz’s tenet of war as a political instrument and juxtaposes it with contemporary Read more →
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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict From A Hybrid Warfare Perspective – A Year In The War
Abstract: The Ukrainian Army shot down the Russian paratroopers close to Hostomel and stopped the land march of Russian Land Forces into Kyiv, preventing Russia from striving for regime change. Afterwards, Russia’s “hybrid war” on Ukraine went rogue, creating a 21st-century war, differing widely from forecasts of Western military experts. Problem statement: How to understand, Read more →
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The Role Of Türkiye In Ukraine
Abstract: Türkiye has always been an important geostrategic partner for NATO, the EU, Russia, and the US. The geographic position of Türkiye makes it crucial in political, military, and economic aspects of global politics. Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Türkiye has shown great interest in cooperating with all sides, including the US, Read more →
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