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Urban Warfare Project

As the world becomes more urban, military forces must be prepared for cities to become battlefields. The Urban Warfare Project Podcast, from the Modern War Institute at West Point, features insightful... Read more

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Protecting Civilians in Urban Warfare

Protecting Civilians in Urban Warfare

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year, a series of battles have taken place for control of cities—Kherson, Mariup... Read more

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Defending Mariupol

Defending Mariupol

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, one of its first targets was the city of Mariupol. Despite being outnumber... Read more

21 Jul 2023

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