Logic of War

Should Ukraine abandon Pokrovsk?

Maritime hybrid war is here to stay

Trump turns on Ukraine — again

Russia at war — free ebook

Earlier this year, Alexander With and I wrote a chapter in an anthology about the Russian military following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We focused on the maritime aspect, while colleagues from the Royal Danish Defence College and other Danish academic institutions contributed chapters on other topics. The book was

Missiles Featured

Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine?

Russia Featured

Why Putin didn't take Trump's deal back in the spring

What is Ukraine saving its missiles for?

In this video, I discuss President Zelensky's announcement that attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this winter will be met with similar attacks on the Russian power grid. This is interesting because it means that Ukraine is venturing into the area of military deterrence rather than just

Military history

International law is dying, and it's a massive American own goal

Drones Featured

Hybrid war and drones over Denmark

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Europe needs more long-range missiles

Land warfare

Can NATO make the tank and mechanised warfare work again?

Drones Featured

What should the response be to the drones over Poland?

European security depends on Ukraine

In this video, I reflect on the discussions about security guarantees for Ukraine and explain why they are still immature. It's good that there is now a focus on security guarantees rather than Ukraine needing to make territorial concessions. However, it is a significant mistake to view Ukrainian

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Horizontal escalation is the key to security guarantees for Ukraine

Military history

Is tank warfare dead, or is Russia just saving them for later?

By Alexander With The Nagorno-Karabakh war of 2020 between Armenia and Azerbaijan was an omen of things to come. Azerbaijan used Turkish-produced drones to devastating effect against Armenian tanks, securing an impressive victory in just 44 days. However, it was the war in Ukraine that truly became the world’s

Ukraine Featured

Why are there suddenly so many breakthroughs on the front line?

United States

Putin is trapped by Trump's misunderstandings

In this video, I discuss the meetings in Alaska and Washington, D.C. about the peace process for Ukraine. I think many people have been too quick to declare the Alaska meeting a victory for Putin. It's interesting how Trump insists on claiming that Putin made concessions he

United States Featured

Did Putin really win in Alaska?

Military history

What we can learn about avoiding a Russian surprise attack from the Yom Kippur War

Arms control

The land mine treaty is a problem

In this video I discuss why a number of countries are withdrawing from the Ottawa treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel mines, and why more countries probably should follow suit. It is a deeply problematic arms control arrangement that hurts the countries that are concerned about a Russian invasion.

United States Featured

Putin sees Alaska meeting as a step toward victory

Meeting between Putin and Trump — first thoughts

Hello, In this video I discuss the meeting between Putin and Trump that has been announced. Since I recorded it, the confusion about the meeting has only grown bigger, and it now looks less sure that it will take place. It will be interesting to see what comes of it,

NATO Featured

Can Russia win a war against NATO?

Nuclear weapons Featured

Trump threatens Russia with nuclear weapons

Drones

Fighter jets and the drone revolution

Hello, In this video I discuss whether the West's air power advantage will save Western Europe from the perils of the drone revolution. This is the primary counterargument I have heard since releasing my video on how NATO has missed the drone revolution. Watch the video on the