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Michael Kofman and Dara Massicot join Ryan to unpack how the Trump administration's ambitious peace efforts have collided with reality. They dive into how strategic calculations, politics, military conditions, and societal developments have shaped diplomacy, assessing how various pressures and intentions could redefine — or derail — pathways toward ending the war. 

While recent diplomatic efforts to bring Ukraine and Russia to a peace deal and the unexpected Easter truce announced by Putin are bearing no fruit, the situation on the battlefield remains the most influential factor in the future trajectory of the war—including diplomatic attempts to bring the conflict to a halt. Donald Trump seems to believe that Ukraine will inevitably lose the war if a peace deal that can satisfy the Kremlin isn't achieved. But is that really the case? What shape are Ukrainian and Russian forces in in terms of manpower, equipment, and tactics? And what are the potential scenarios for the 2025 campaign?

In Episode 403 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Russia and U.S. national security experts Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Michael Kofman about the Ukraine peace talks between the United States and Russia, and whether they are part of a larger vision by the Trump administration to reset American grand strategy and the global order. Across the first and second hour of the podcast, Taylor, Kofman, and Kofinas discuss: Ongoing negotiations in Saudi Arabia between the United States and Russia aimed at ending the Ukraine War Russian factional politics The future of Europe and European security U.S.-China relations U.S., Russian, and Chinese nuclear doctrines The future of America's alliance structures The emergence of a new world order shaped by realpolitik, reciprocity, and a more transactional U.S. foreign policy Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Joining our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 02/25/2025

Nothing about the war in Ukraine is simple — including the diplomacy, which might be even messier than the battlefield. Michael Kofman, Justin Logan (Cato), and Liana Fix (the Council on Foreign Relations) joined Ryan to help him understand the negotiations underway about Ukraine's fate. From the minerals deal to Zelensky's approach to Trump to the prospects for a European peacekeeping force, they cover it all, and have a few friendly arguments along the way.

Three years into Russia's war against Ukraine, two undeniable realities appear to mark its future. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes time is on his side, and ongoing political changes in Washington are stirring worries that Ukraine can no longer count on sustained levels of military, economic and political assistance.  The Kremlin is not deviating from its ultimate goal of making Ukraine unlivable and non-viable while restoring it to Russia's sphere of influence. Ukrainian Volodymyr President Zelensky, on the other hand, is facing acute manpower shortages and continued military setbacks.  As we enter 2025, what does the battlefield picture tell us? How will the advent of the Trump Administration impact America's support for Ukraine? Can Europe fill the gap should America falter? The Trump Administration has begun preliminary talks with Russia about a Putin-Trump summit. What are the prospects for a negotiated settlement to pause or end the war?  Join Aaron David Miller as he engages in conversation with Carnegie analysts and scholars Michael Kofman, Alexandra  Prokopenko, Eric Ciaramella and Andrew S. Weiss to discuss these and other issues in the latest episode of Carnegie Connects.  

After nearly three years of war, the mood among many of Ukraine's allies has turned grim. Russian forces are making steady gains; Kyiv is running low on ammunition; and the return of Donald Trump to the White House has only added to anxieties about the conflict, casting doubt over not only the future of American military aid, but also the prospect of a negotiated settlement that is satisfactory to Ukraine. In an essay for Foreign Affairs, titled “Putin's Point of No Return,” Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Michael Kofman argue that the risks are even greater—that Putin's Russia will pose a threat to Western interests even if the current fighting in Ukraine ends. Kendall-Taylor is a former intelligence official and scholar of authoritarian regimes and Russian politics; Kofman is one of the most astute analysts of the war in Ukraine. They speak with editor Dan Kurtz-Phelan about the battlefield dynamics and political dimensions of the conflict—and about Vladimir Putin's enduring ambition to reshape the global order. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

In this episode of War & Peace, Olga and Elissa are joined by Michael Kofman, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment specialising in Ukrainian and Russian military affairs. They reflect on the developments along Ukraine's frontlines in 2024, the challenges Ukraine's and Russia's armed forces have faced, including high equipment losses as well as shortages of personnel and ammunition, and how the war might evolve in the year ahead. They discuss the implications of the deployment of North Korean troops to support Russian forces in the Kursk region and look at how the new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump might affect the war. They speculate on the potential consequences for Ukraine's military capabilities if Washington cuts back on weapons aid to Kyiv and whether Europe can muster the resources to fill the gap. They also explore how Ukraine's and Russia's armies might evolve in the coming years. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more, check out Michael's podcast, The Russia Contingency, and Crisis Group's Q&A “Mobilisation, Peacemaking and Deterrence in Ukraine”, and our Ukraine country page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Maria were joined by Russian military expert Michael Kofman to discuss where the war in Ukraine may be headed in the year to come. With a new administration in Washington and political turmoil across Europe, Russia continuing to make grinding gains on the battlefield, and calls for some sort of negotiated settlement rising, the next six months could prove critical to the future direction of the conflict. This conversation was recorded live in the CSIS Brack Studio on December 12, 2024. The full video from this conversation is available on the CSIS website. This is the last episode of Russian Roulette for 2024. After a brief break for the holidays, we will return with new episodes in January 2025.

We are sharing a free Thanksgiving episode of the Russia Contingency with you all to express our gratitude for your listenership and support. This episode, brought to you by OneBrief, features Michael Kofman and Rob Lee discussing the state of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the role of technology, especially drones. Many of the insights they share are based on their recent research trip to Ukraine. 

Michael Kofman popped into WOTR HQ to speak with Ryan about the war. They discussed territorial losses in the Donbas, the situation in Kursk, manpower challenges on both sides, and how Ukraine is seeing war termination on favorable terms. This episode also features a short preview of the most recent episode of Mike's members-only show, "The Russia Contingency," which featured an extended conversation with Mick Ryan, a retired Australian general and world-renowned expert on military affairs. Become a member to listen here: https://warontherocks.com/membership

As Ukraine waits to hear if it can use Western missiles to strike deep into Russia, we explore the current state of the Kursk offensive and the front lines in Donbas, and ask what if any strategy might change the course of the war into 2025. Guest host James Nixey is joined by the FT's Christopher Miller and military analyst Michael Kofman. With them is Olga Tokariuk, the OSUN academy fellow with our Ukraine Forum. Read our latest: Attacks on Hezbollah pagers will not improve Israel's situation on its border with Lebanon The war in Sudan is intensifying. Coordinated pressure is needed to prevent the country's fragmentation Austerity measures are on trial in Sri Lanka's first election since its economic collapse Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Read the latest issue of The World Today  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

This week, Max and Maria were joined by military analysts Michael Kofman and Rob Lee to discuss the latest phase of the war in Ukraine. Max and Maria asked them for their thoughts on the ongoing Ukrainian offensive in Kursk, and whether or not this seizure of Russian territory by Kyiv exposes Russian threats of escalation as hollow. If they are hollow, does that mean Western "red lines" on certain kinds of aid to Ukraine should be reassessed? "Ukraine's Gamble: The Risks and Rewards of the Offensive Into Russia's Kursk Region" by Michael Kofman and Rob Lee (September 2, 2024 in Foreign Affairs)

Today on the program, after a significant escalation of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga speaks with Amos Harel from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz and vice president of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution Suzanne Maloney about the fighting as well as the latest rounds of ceasefire and hostage negotiations in Cairo.   Then, Michael Kofman from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace joins Bianna to discuss Ukraine's on-going incursion into Russia's Kursk region and whether Kyiv's offensive has shifted the dynamics of the wider war.    Next, the Financial Times' Edward Luce speaks with Bianna about this week's star-studded Democratic National Convention and how Harris appears to be positioning herself for the final months of the race.    Finally, Steve Coll, dean emeritus of the Columbia Journalism School, joined Fareed to discuss his new book “The Achilles Trap,” in which he digs through recordings of secret conversations between Saddam Hussein and his inner circle.    GUESTS: Amos Harel (@AmosHarel), Suzanne Maloney (@MaloneySuzanne), Michael Kofman (@KofmanMichael), Edward Luce (@EdwardGLuce), Steve Coll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine said it blasted its way deeper into the Kursk region of Russia where it has captured dozens of towns and settlements and taken Russians prisoner. It's the largest cross-border attack since Russia invaded and the largest presence of foreign troops in Russia since World War II. Nick Schifrin discussed the incursion with Michael Kofman of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ukraine said it blasted its way deeper into the Kursk region of Russia where it has captured dozens of towns and settlements and taken Russians prisoner. It's the largest cross-border attack since Russia invaded and the largest presence of foreign troops in Russia since World War II. Nick Schifrin discussed the incursion with Michael Kofman of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This is part one of a two-parter on Ukraine's operation into the Russian oblast of Kursk and it's from our members-only show, "The Russia Contingency" with Michael Kofman. In this episode Mike discusses this fast developing situation with his colleague at the Carnegie Endowment, Dara Massicot. If you're a member, you can listen to part two. Become member at: https://warontherocks.com/membership.

Michael Kofman, Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and contributor to War in Ukraine: Conflict, Strategy, and the Return of a Fractured World, joins the show to talk about the operational phases of the war in Ukraine. ▪️ Times      •      01:28 Introduction      •      02:14 A case of “Two Wars”      •      09:37 Operating on assumptions     •      14:54 Contingency and structure     •      23:41 Figuring things out in the field       •      31:22 Cyber is overhyped     •      39:56 Achieving a favorable outcome Follow along  on Instagram Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

Day 871.Today, we report from a historic and potentially presidency-ending NATO summit, bring you the latest news from Ukraine and Defence editor Danielle Sheridan has an exclusive interview with First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.With thanks to Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.Articles referenced:'Biden's gaffe has ruined months of our hard work, say European officials' (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/12/joe-biden-gaffe-europe-nato-putin-zelensky-trump/'Being Volodymyr Zelenskiy: How war has changed Ukraine's leader' (Reuters):https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/being-volodymyr-zelenskiy-how-war-has-changed-ukraines-leader-2024-07-12/'A Better Path for Ukraine and NATO: What Kyiv Could Do Now for a Place in the Alliance' (Foreign Affairs):https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/better-path-ukraine-and-natoUK hasn't allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia, MoD clarifies (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/11/starmer-ukraine-british-storm-shadow-missiles-russia/Reflections by Michael Kofman:https://x.com/KofmanMichael/status/1811079176822435851Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Kofman dropped into WOTR HQ to chat with Ryan about the war in Ukraine. From Russia's culminated offensive on Kharkiv, to battlefields of the Donbas, to ongoing fighting in the south, to Russia's displaced Black Sea Fleet, Mike parses through the data to try and assess where the war is heading next. 

I droni stanno cambiando il modo di fare la guerra un po' dappertutto: in Ucraina, in Israele, in Myanmar, in Etiopia, in Nagorno Karabakh. Con Mauro Gilli, ricercatore in Tecnologia militare e Sicurezza internazionale al Center for Security Studies ETH di Zurigo. I consigli di Mauro Gilli – Un recente report sui droni curato da Elio Calcagno e Alessandro Marrone dell'Istituto Affari Internazionali  – “Predator: The Secret Origins of the Drone Revolution” di Richard Whittle  – I profili social di Michael Kofman e di Rob Lee, esperti militari di Ucraina che stanno per pubblicare un nuovo studio sui droni I droni sul Post – Come si abbatte un drone iraniano  – I droni militari hanno cambiato il corso della guerra anche in Etiopia  – Le armi usate dall'Iran per attaccare Israele Sono aperte le iscrizioni alle “10 lezioni sui podcast” del Post, dieci incontri online per chi vuole capire meglio come funzionano i podcast, dall'idea alla pubblicazione. Le lezioni saranno due volte a settimana, in diretta, insieme a chi li pensa, chi li scrive, chi li registra. Ci saranno sia autori del Post (da Stefano Nazzi a Francesco Costa) sia ospiti esterni. Ci si può iscrivere fino al 27 maggio. Trovi altre informazioni a questo link o scrivendo a scuola@ilpost.it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Congress finally passed the security supplement, authorizing a large amount of funding and support to keep Ukraine in the fight. This package buys Ukraine another year of time. What will Ukraine do with that time? What is the situation at the front? Michael Kofman answers these questions and more.

This deep and fascinating conversation is one of a two-part discussion that you can listen to on the Russia Contingency, a members-only podcast hosted by Michael Kofman. Become a member here: https://warontherocks.com/membership

The Washington Post's Patrick Marley and CBS News' Weijia Jiang discuss how the politics of abortion and Israel played out on the 2024 campaign trail this week. Then, military analyst Michael Kofman shares insights from the front lines in Ukraine. And, conductor Kwamé Ryan talks about his debut as music director designate of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Recent reporting has suggested that Russia began preparations for a nuclear strike in Ukraine in 2022. But how close did they actually get to pressing the big red button? Security analyst Michael Kofman joins Heather Williams to get to the heart of why Russia would deploy one or more nuclear weapons, and what's keeping Putin away from the brink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent reporting has suggested that Russia began preparations for a nuclear strike in Ukraine in 2022. But how close did they actually get to pressing the big red button? Security analyst Michael Kofman joins Heather Williams to get to the heart of why Russia would deploy one or more nuclear weapons, and what's keeping Putin away from the brink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With the conflict at a frozen and brutal stalemate, Nick Schifrin discussed where the war is, where it could go and U.S. policy toward Ukraine with Michael Kofman, John Mearsheimer and Rebeccah Heinrichs. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday marks two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With the conflict at a frozen and brutal stalemate, Nick Schifrin discussed where the war is, where it could go and U.S. policy toward Ukraine with Michael Kofman, John Mearsheimer and Rebeccah Heinrichs. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Michael Kofman, a leading expert on the Russian military and a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace joined Max, Maria, and Michael Kimmage, to discuss the status of further Western military and financial aid to Ukraine, and the impact a lack of additional assistance would have on the battlefield. This recording took place on December 20, 2023. The full video of the conversation can be found here.

On this first episode of 2024, we reflect on the War in Ukraine and Ukraine's prospects for continued political and military support in 2024 and beyond with Carnegie Endowment's senior fellow and renowned military analyst Michael Kofman. ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Kofman is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on the Russian military and Eurasian security issues. Prior to joining Carnegie in 2023, he served as Director of the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses, where he conducted research on the capabilities, strategy, and military thought of the Russian Armed Forces. Widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on the Russian military, and the Russo-Ukrainian War, Kofman has led foundational work in the field, and is routinely cited in major publications. He also regularly advises senior government and military officials. Aside from his work at Carnegie, Kofman is also a Principal Research Scientist at CNA, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and a Contributing Editor at War on the Rocks, where he hosts The Russia Contingency, a bi-weekly podcast on the Russian military and war against Ukraine. He previously served as a program manager, and research fellow, at the National Defense University. Past fellowships have included the Modern War Institute at West Point, and the Kennan Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center. PRODUCER'S NOTE: This episode was recorded on December 3, 2023 at the 2023 ASEEES Convention in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. If you have questions, comments, or would like to be a guest on the show, please email slavxradio@utexas.edu and we will be in touch! PRODUCTION CREDITS Host/Assistant EP: Misha Simanovskyy (@MSimanovskyy) Host/Supervising Producer: Nicholas Pierce Associate Producer: Cullan Bendig (@cullanwithana) Associate Producer: Sergio Glajar Assistant Producer: Taylor Helmcamp Production Assistant: Faith VanVleet Production Assistant: Eliza Fisher SlavX Editorial Director: Sam Parrish Main Theme by Charlie Harper and additional background music by Beat Mekanik, Jon Shuemaker, Broke for Free) Executive Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (@MSDaniel) www.msdaniel.com DISCLAIMER: Texas Podcast Network is brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcasts at no charge. Podcasts appearing on the network and this webpage represent the views of the hosts, not of The University of Texas at Austin. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/9a59b135-7876-4254-b600-3839b3aa3ab1/P1EKcswq.png Special Guest: Michael Kofman.

Going into the holiday season, the mood among Ukraine's supporters far from festive. It is difficult to escape a sense that general war fatigue is kicking in, as Europeans bicker over military aid, dysfunction paralyses the US Congress, and the war in Gaza continues to hog the world's attention. What is more, the frontiers of the Ukraine war have barely budged since last year. In this week's episode, Jeremy Shapiro welcomes Michael Kofman, senior fellow at Carnegie Endowment's Russia and Eurasia programme, and Gustav Gressel, senior policy fellow at ECFR. What is the current state of the war? Whatever happened to Ukraine's much-heralded counteroffensive? And what steps can the West take to help Ukraine prepare for what 2024 might have in store? This episode was recorded on 4 December, 2023 Bookshelf: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka Before the West. The Rise and Fall of Eastern World Orders by Ayşe Zarakol

In today's Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about Ukraine's EU Accession Moving Forward, russia's Economic Woes, and Trump Holding Up Ukraine Aid. Hear from Michael Kofman, senior fellow in the russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Principal Research Scientist at CNA, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and a Contributing Editor at War on the Rocks, who talks about why it's wrong to describe the war as a stalemate, and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who makes the case for Ukraine aid in the supplemental brief. Donate to Yewleea's fundraiser, and thank you in advance! Ad-free timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:39) The Contact Line (10:53) Michael Kofman (22:31) Temporarily Occupied Territories (26:13) The Home Front (31:56) russia and Occupied Belarus (36:24) News Worldwide (45:48) Senator Chuck Schumer (50:12) Military & Tech Network Our new podcast, The Press Lounge, is available on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Goodpods, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and coming soon to Amazon Music/Audible, and TuneIn! Our new episode is out with Charles McBryde, who explains "how to tankie." The Press Lounge is your window into the minds of people who change the world, one conversation a time. Our sister podcast FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained, co-produced with Svidomi Media, is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Goodpods, iHeart Radio, and is coming soon to Amazon Music/Audible, Pandora, and Audible soon! Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. Every 5 star rating and review helps others our podcast. If you enjoy listening, we'd appreciate it! Share the show with your friends and family, and feel free to listen again if you didn't quite catch something. This helps more listeners find us. If we haven't quite earned your 5-star review, reach out and let us know at social@borlingon.media so we can continue to grow and improve! Thank you! Support Our Work, Receive Benefits. For just $10/month, paid subscribers on Substack receive an ad-free podcast, along with the Written Brief. Founding Members get to go behind the scenes and see how we produce the podcast. Subscribe here: substack.com/@borlingonmedia. (We're still updating Substack with The People's Media logo. You can support our work on Patreon, as well. Starting at just $5/month, you'll get the ad-free podcast. Members at the $10/month level will also receive a copy of the written Brief and a complimentary subscription to our Substack! Check out our shop! Follow Us On Social Media Follow Yewleea and Rob on social media! Credit Executive Editors: Yewleea and Rob Gaudette. Editor: Yewleea. Sound Mixing: Rob Gaudette. Writers: Rob Gaudette, John Stamp, Rob McCan Research Assistance: John Stamp, Rob McCan Copyright 2023, Borlingon Media Group, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a sneak peek of Thinking the Unthinkable, our newest members-only podcast. We are previewing this members-only podcast on this feed for free.  This members-only show features in-depth analysis and insight on the perils of a new nuclear age and is hosted by Ankit Panda. Expect Ankit to challenge views on nuclear weapons, deterrence, and explore the future of arms control. This show will come out bi-weekly for War on the Rocks members. If you like what you hear, consider joining War on the Rocks Platinum, where you can hear all of Ankit's future podcasts, along with the Russia Contingency with Michael Kofman and a slew of other podcasts and newsletters focused on national security. Join our tribe today to gain access to War on the Rocks Platinum.  

Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive has perhaps unfairly left some Western policy circles disappointed. Nonetheless, the war continues seemingly with no end in sight. What are the most realistic options for Kyiv to make headway against Russia? Has the Biden administration been too risk averse in its provision of military assistance, and what kind of advanced weapons systems supplied to Ukraine might make a significant difference on the battlefield? What have the past several months taught us about Ukranian and Russian strategy? And do the core tenets of Western strategy toward Russia's war on Ukraine require rethinking?Aaron David Miller hosts leading military analysts Dara Massicot, formerly of the RAND Corporation and soon to join Carnegie, and Carnegie's own Michael Kofman for a discussion of these and other issues.

Kim Jong-Un's takes the slow train to Russia; a refresher on the value of high-level summitry; Russia's need for military supplies and what this says about the effectiveness of sanctions; the signal sent by Ukraine's counteroffensive; setting expectations for military operations; and Marcus is impressed by the trainSubscribe and leave a review in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choiceAsk a question or leave a comment for a future podcast episode, via email or voicemailFurther reading: Research on summitry by Minseon Ku.Julian E. Barnes, Eric Schmitt and Thomas Gibbons-Neff. 2023. “Russia Overcomes Sanctions to Expand Missile Production, Officials Say.” New York Times.Michael Kofman and Rob Lee. 2023. “Perseverance and Adaptation: Ukraine's Counteroffensive at Three Months.” War on the Rocks.Photo of treadmill with uneven terrain, from Alexandra S. Voloshina, Arthur D. Kuo, Monica A Daley, and Daniel P Ferris. 2013. “Biomechanics and energetics of walking on uneven terrain.” Journal of Experimental Biology.See all Cheap Talk episodes

Er stammt aus einer jüngeren Generation, die gegen Vetternwirtschaft angehen will, hat internationale Erfahrung und viele Kontakte: Der neue ukrainische Verteidigungsminister Rustem Umerow. Deswegen ist er sehr gut für den Job qualifiziert, sagt Nico Lange, Senior Fellow bei der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz. Umerow ist Krimtatar und Muslim – ein Bild der Vielfalt neben dem jüdischen Präsidenten Selenskyi. Lange spricht in diesem Podcast mit Anna Engelke auch über Stärken und Schwächen des ukrainischen Gegenangriffs: Sie haben im Vergleich mit anderen NATO-Staaten praktische Erfahrung in puncto offenes Gelände mit hoher Sichtbarkeit, omnipräsenten Drohnen. Immer noch ein großes Problem: Fehlende Lufthoheit. Carsten Schmiester berichtet von CAS – Close Air Support. Die Herausforderung hier: Wie den Gegner treffen, aber nicht die eigenen Leute? Und es geht um die möglichen Benefits, aber auch Grenzen von F16-Kampfjets. Fragen, Feedback und Kritik bitte an streitkraefte@ndr.de. Analyse der Gegenoffensive von Michael Kofman: https://warontherocks.com/2023/09/perseverance-and-adaptation-ukraines-counteroffensive-at-three-months/ CAS-Studie der RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1233.html Dmitri Alperovitch von Silverado Policy Accelerator zu F16 https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/19/can-expensive-american-made-weapons-like-f-16s-turn-the-tide-in-ukraines-war-against-russia.html ARD-Podcast-Tipp: Meyer-Burckhardts Frauengeschichten mit Anna Engelke https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/meyer-burckhardts-frauengeschichten/anna-engelke-weitgereist-und-viel-erfahren/ndr-info/94755184/ ARD-Podcast-Tipp: Aufruhr - Über Wut, Demos und Zusammenhalt https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/aufruhr-ueber-wut-demos-und-zusammenhalt/94632432/

On this episode, we begin with an update on Ukraine's counteroffensive and its slow but steady progress to take back territory from Russia. We then discuss the Niger coup, delving into what happened, the impact on US foreign policy, and the expansion of Wagner and Russian influence in Africa. Finally, we look at Israel's democratic crisis with recent passing of legislation that limits judicial oversight of government power. We also consider the possibility of the U.S. brokering a peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.But first, has the Earth been visited by aliens? And if so, why is the US the only country talking about it?Topics Discussed in this Episode00:00 - Congressional Hearing on UFOs: ‘Non-human' biologics, Murder, and Interdimensional travel, oh my!19:30 - Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Counteroffensive Breakthrough?29:30 - Niger coup and Russia's growing influence in Africa43:15 - Israel in Crisis and Saudi-US DealmakingArticles and Resources Mentioned in EpisodeCongressional Hearing on UFOs: ‘Non-human' biologics, Murder, and Interdimensional travel, oh my!Does the U.S. Government Want You to Believe in U.F.O.s? (Ross Douthat-NY Times)We are not alone: The UFO whistleblower speaks (News Nation)Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Counteroffensive Breakthrough?Franz-Stefan Gady and Michael Kofman on what Ukraine must do to break through Russian defences (The Economist)How bad will things get now that Russia has quit its grain deal with Ukraine? (Vox)Niger coup and Russia's growing influence in AfricaWhat's Behind the Coup in Niger? (NY Times)What Is Russia's Wagner Group Doing in Africa? (Council on Foreign Relations)Why African leaders shunned Vladimir Putin's summit (The Economist)Israel in Crisis and Saudi-US DealmakingThe wounded Jewish psyche and the divided Israeli soul (Yossi Halevi- The Times of Israel)Biden Is Weighing a Big Middle East Deal (Thomas Friedman-NY Times)‘Divorced from reality': As top Biden aides meet MBS, experts see near term prospects for Israel-Saudi normalization, and a US Saudi security pact, as unlikely (Substack-Diplomatic by Laura Rozen)Follow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita's Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

James and Al are joined by Republican Presidential candidate Chris Christie to dive into how he plans to win the nomination, the legal issues facing Trump, and what his administration would prioritize.  From there, Michael Kofman lays out the current state of the Russia-Ukraine War, and looks ahead to how it might end.  During their conversation, James and Al also take the Supreme Court's leadership to task for their politicized decisions and corruption, with an additional warning about the growing threat of spoilers like RFK Jr. and Cornel West in 2024.   Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you're from! Get More From This Week's Guests: Get More From Governor Chris Christie: Twitter | Website | National Governor's Association | FaceBook Get More From Michael Kofman: Twitter | Senior Carnegie Fellow | War On The Rocks Please Support This Week's Sponsor: Reel Paper Get planet friendly Reel Paper products at target.com, in store, with the Target App, or at reelpaper.com/warroom

Music: "Song about Berdyansk" by Oleg Kenzov (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgZXdROLaHg)

In this episode, John Spencer is joined again by Michael Kofman, director of the Russia Studies Program at CNA. He researches Russia and the former Soviet Union, specializing in Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities, and strategy. In the conversation, Kofman describes his recent trip to Bakhmut, Ukraine—the scene of intense fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces over the past several months. He analyzes the situation for both sides in the battle, including their approaches and motivations, as well as the battle's possible outcomes. Kofman and Spencer also discuss the unique urban features that are contributing to the complexity of this battle as well as others in ongoing war.

This week marks exactly one year since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine. There is now little doubt that Putin failed in his initial goals. But can the West stay united in helping Ukraine? Host and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal is joined by top Russia experts Angela Stent and Michael Kofman to analyze the state of the two countries' militaries and where the course of war may go from here. Angela Stent is a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and Michael Kofman is the program director at the Center for Naval Analyseis.  Foreign Policy subscribers can watch these interviews live and submit questions and suggestions by going to https://foreignpolicy.com/live/. And as you know, this feed includes episodes from previous FP shows. You can clean your feed and see just FP Live episodes in two quick steps. On Apple Podcasts, click on the button with the three dots at the top of the FP Live page and select “Remove downloads.”

Michael Kofman joins Ryan for their first discussion of the new year on the war in Ukraine. They cover the state of play at the various fronts, manpower and materiel, the Russian strike campaign, and more. 

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 Ukraine.

James and Al let loose on the hypocrisy of Herschel Walker and the so-called Religious Right, and bring on veteran Ohio political analyst Howard Wilkinson to look at the Democrats' midterm prospects there.  Then, they welcome military analyst Michael Kofman to break down the latest developments in the Ukraine War including annexation, the nuclear option, conscription, and more.  Is Russia finally on the ropes?   Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you're from! Get More From This Week's Guests: Michael Kofman: Twitter | CNA | CNAS | War On The Rocks Howard Wilkinson: Twitter | WVXU  Please Support This Week's Sponsors Blinkist: For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership– plus Blinkist Connect which gives you two premium memberships for the price of one– go to blinkist.com/warroom Miracle Brand: For 40% off high quality self-cooling sheets with 3 free towels, go to trymiracle.com/warroom and use the promo code: WARROOM

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 Syrian Civil War and its first assault on Ukraine in the aftermath of Euromaidan. In Syria in particular, Moscow thinks it makes major progress on command and high-tech targeting, but that later proves to be something of a mirage. The Western intervention in Libya is also an important part of this period, informing how Vladimir Putin views threats to his own power and influence. Ukraine soon reveals itself to be an unresolved issue for Moscow. Don't miss the first part of this discussion, which focuses on the First and Second Chechen Wars as well as the Russo-Georgian War of 2008. In these episodes, Freedman draws on his new book, Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine.

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 with referenda in territories Russia has seized from Urkaine. Can Putin salvage his campaign? Michael Kofman helps us understand these issues and more, encouraging people to think more temporally about Russia's mobilization pipeline and delivering a warning: We are in uncharted territory.

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 series of episodes, Lawrence Freedman and Michael Kofman walk us through the post-Cold War history of the Kremlin and especially Putin as commander, starting with the First Chechen War through the short Russo-Georgian War (2008). In doing so, Freedman draws on his new book, Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine (https://amzn.to/3qYxPEF).   

Join us for another discussion with Michael Kofman on the war in Ukraine. The main focus of this episode is the southern counter-offensive launched by Ukrainian forces early this week. Mike explains what has happened so far in this operation, centered around Kherson, and how observers should think about it as it unfolds. The two also discuss what Ukrainian combined arms warfare looks like, manpower challenges on both sides, the airpower picture, and how the counter-offensive is affecting the war in different parts of the country. Also, what is happening in Belarus as far as this war is concerned? And is either side prepared for how long this war is likely to last?

Michael Kofman joined Ryan for yet another conversation about the unfolding tragedy of the Russo-Ukrainian War. In this episode, they focus largely on the potential for a Ukrainian counter-offensive on Kherson. They also discuss Russia's repositioning of forces, continued (albeit smaller) Russian offensives in the east, the role of HIMARS, Russia's personnel strategy, and whether we can know if a Ukrainian victory is truly possible.

With military circles abuzz that Ukraine might be preparing to launch a counter-offensive against Russian-held Kherson, Michael Kofman of CNA's Russia team helps us parse the facts. What has been happening on the battlefield since our last episode? How are the two forces faring as they struggle with various problems in mobilizing manpower and equipment to the front? What are the four means by which Russia is trying to squeeze more military power out of its population short of a total mobilization? What of the Turkish-brokered grain export deal? If you want to know the answers to these questions and more, listen to this episode.

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third week, conditions on the ground have grown increasingly brutal. While Ukrainian forces have proven remarkably successful at repelling the Russian advance so far, Russian forces have continued to make slow and steady progress into the country, with no clear resolution in sight. To get a sense of the state of the conflict and where it might be headed, Scott R. Anderson sat down with Michael Kofman, director of the Russia Studies Program at CNA and a leading analyst on the Ukraine conflict. They talked about what's gone wrong for Russia so far, how Western assistance is empowering the Ukrainians and how both sides are likely to adapt as the conflict enters its next stage.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.