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The State of the War in Ukraine with Michael Kofman
Podcast
As the war in Ukraine continues into its third year, the mood has become increasingly dark. While territorial changes continue to be minor, Russia’s slow but steady advances a...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Michael Kofman
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Michael Kofman and Shashank Joshi Analyze the Ukrainian Battlefield in 2024
Podcast
As 2023 came to a close, many people began to characterize the war in Ukraine as a stalemate. Though it is true that very little has recently changed along the front lines and...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Michael Kofman & Shashank Joshi
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The Future of the Ukrainian Counter Offensive with Mike Kofman and Mark Hertling
Podcast
Over the past several months, the world’s attention has been focused on the ongoing counteroffensive by the Ukrainian army. Many of Ukraine’s supporters had high hopes for thi...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Michael Kofman & Mark P. Hertling
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Perseverance and Adaptation: Ukraine’s Counteroffensive at Three Months
Commentary
Western support thus far has been sufficient to avert a Ukrainian defeat, and arguably has imposed a strategic defeat on Russia, but not enough to ensure a Ukrainian victory....
By Michael Kofman & Rob Lee
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The Battle of Hostomel Airport: A Key Moment in Russia’s Defeat in Kyiv
Commentary
The actions of individual commanders, soldiers, and citizens can and did have a profound impact in a pivotal battle that would help decide the course of the war....
By Michael Kofman, Liam Collins & John Spencer
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Franz-Stefan Gady and Michael Kofman on what Ukraine must do to break through Russian defences
Commentary
Ukraine’s victory will not be secured by any single capability or weapon, but by effective use of force, better training and sustained Western support....
By Franz-Stefan Gady & Michael Kofman
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The Battlefield Landscape in Ukraine with Mike Kofman and Konrad Muzyka
Podcast
Three weeks ago, Ukraine began its widely anticipated counteroffensive. Observers are watching for key developments on the battlefield as Ukraine attempts to regain territory,...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Michael Kofman & Konrad Muzyka
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Ukraine's Offensive and its Meaning for the War
Podcast
Following Russia’s failed winter offensive, Ukraine appears to be preparing for its planned counter-offensive. Ryan sat down with Mike Kofman to discuss the state of Russia’s ...
By Michael Kofman & Ryan Evans
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Ukraine's Delayed Offensive, IVG Reproduction, Preparing for Debt Default
Podcast
Ukraine has been preparing for months to launch a counteroffensive against Russia's invasion, but the high stakes operation has seen many delays. Michael Kofman joins NPR Up F...
By Michael Kofman
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Beyond Ukraine’s Offensive
Commentary
The offensive has consumed planning, but a sober-minded approach would recognize that supporting Ukraine will be a long-term effort....
By Michael Kofman & Rob Lee
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Michael Kofman on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Video
CNAS Adjunct Senior Fellow Michael Kofman talked about the state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive with C-SPAN. Watch the full inte...
By Michael Kofman
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The Coming Ukrainian Counteroffensive with Michael Kofman
Podcast
While transatlantic partners remain supportive of Ukraine, there are questions about the success of the much-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive. Many Western leaders harbo...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend & Michael Kofman
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The Calm Before the Storm: Waiting for Ukraine's Offensive
Podcast
Michael Kofman joins the War on the Rocks podcast to talk about Ukraine’s coming offensive; the manpower, materiel, and politics behind it; and lingering questions about Team ...
By Michael Kofman
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The Battle of Bakhmut
Podcast
In this episode of MWI’s Urban Warfare Project Podcast, John Spencer is joined again by Michael Kofman, director of the Russia Studies Program at CNA. He researches Russia and...
By Michael Kofman
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How to Think About Bakhmut and a Ukrainian Spring Offensive
Podcast
Fresh back from his research trip to Ukraine, Mike Kofman joins Ryan for a discussion about what he learned. They discuss the battle for Bakhmut, munitions shortages and force...
By Michael Kofman
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Unpacking the Ukrainian Battlefield With Russia Military Analyst Michael Kofman
Video
Wars evolve in one of two ways—one side decisively defeats the other, or both sides, realizing that total victory is unattainable, compromise on a temporary or permanent deal ...
By Michael Kofman
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What will the war bring in 2023? Illia Ponomarenko Interviews Michael Kofman and Rob Lee
Video
The Kyiv Independent's Illia Ponomarenko sits down with military analysts Michael Kofman, director of the Russia Studies Program at CNA and an adjunct senior fellow at CNAS; a...
By Michael Kofman
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Myth Busting With Michael Kofman: Debunking Common Misperceptions About the Ukraine War
Podcast
Dmitri Alperovitch sits down once again with Michael Kofman, Russian military analyst, who has just returned from visiting the frontline in Bakhmut, to talk about his observat...
By Michael Kofman
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The Outlook for Ukraine in 2023
Podcast
In the latest installment of our “New Year” series, we take stock of where things stand in Ukraine as we head into 2023. Over the past couple of months, the lines of territori...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Michael Kofman & Lawrence D. Freedman
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Russia Is Weaker—but Is It Less Threatening?
Podcast
Russia has suffered major setbacks on the battlefield in Ukraine, its economy is battered by Western sanctions, and its diplomatic clout has suffered due to President Vladimir...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Michael Kofman
