The Liberation of Kherson and the Next Phase of the War
On this episode, Ryan and Mike discuss the liberation of Kherson, the Russian military's strategy before the start of the winter, and Ukraine's efforts to retain the initiative once the weather improv...
17 Nov 202220min
A Conversation with Ukraine's Special Operations Commander
While in Ukraine, Ryan sat down with Brig. Gen. Viktor Khorenko, the commander of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces. They discussed the roles and missions of Ukraine's special operators in this war,...
14 Nov 202211min
Southward and Eastward Pressure on Russian Forces
Mike Kofman and Ryan Evans recorded this episode on the war as they return home from their week-long research trip to Ukraine. They cover the fight for Kherson, Russian failures in the east, Russia's ...
31 Okt 202222min
A Chat With Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos of Air University
During a visit to Maxwell Air Force Base, Ryan had a chance to visit with Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos, the president and commander of Air University. We spoke about her career, how she ended up commanding ...
13 Okt 202229min
What Will Be Ukraine's Pre-Winter Gains?
A blown up bridge, progressing Ukrainian operations in the east and south, and an unimpressive Russian mobilization effort. How should these be understood? Michael Kofman updates us on the war in Ukra...
10 Okt 202219min
The Kremlin in Command, Part II: Syria and the First Assault on Ukraine
Lawrence Freedman and Michael Kofman walk us through the post-Cold War history of the Kremlin as commander. In the second episode of this multi-part series, they focus on Russia's intervention in the ...
28 Sep 202227min
Russia's Plan to Stay in the War
After Ukraine's stunning Kharkiv counter-offensive, Vladimir Putin has doubled down on his war against Ukraine, announcing a large military mobilization, threatening nuclear use, and pressing ahead wi...
26 Sep 202235min
The Kremlin in Command, Part I: The Chechen Wars and Georgia
Vladimir Putin's role as supreme commander has been center stage, offering a floundering and frightful performance. To understand the present, we reach back to the past. In the first of a multi-part s...
21 Sep 202218min
