Commentary • Page 11 of 32 • The Defense Post

Apr- 2022 -

13 April

Unidentified soldier in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

A Key Reason for Russia’s Colossal Electronic Warfare Failure in Ukraine

There is significant evidence that Russia’s EW/EA failure in Ukraine wasn't hardware-related — it was humanware-related.

6 April

Andy Cichon

US Missile Boats Could Have Saved Ukraine

The US Navy needs to develop small missile boats that can be airlifted to places where larger ships and boats cannot sail to or will arrive too late.

4 April

Wesley Satterwhite

In Defense of an EU Army

Both sides of the Atlantic would benefit from the creation of an EU defense force and European strategic autonomy.

3 April

Ukrainian servicemember on destroyed Russian tank

Mathieu Boulegue

Russia Is Looking for a ‘Victory’ on the Cheap in Ukraine

Russia is bogged down in Ukraine and Putin needs a face-saving moment where he transforms the quagmire into a "victory" on the cheap.

Mar- 2022 -

31 March

Ukrainian service member seen at the site of fighting with a Russian raiding group

Dominique L. Plewes

A Real Deterrence Strategy to Prevent the Next ‘Ukraine’

Western democratic nations must create a global system of deterrence that can be clearly understood by aggressors and promises to inflict a level of pain that they deem unacceptable.

29 March

Luiza M. Carter

Poland and Ukraine: In Unwavering Solidarity They Stand

Poland stands at the forefront of aiding Ukraine in its fight against invasion with the full understanding that this might make them Russia’s next target.

24 March

Ukrainian servicemen stand near an armored personnel carrier BTR-3

Vasili Rukhadze

What Happens if Russia Wins or Loses in Ukraine?

The final impact of the Ukraine war mainly depends on whether Putin wins and how decisive this victory will be.

24 March

Rueben Dass

Drones: Militant Game Changer in the Middle East?

Militants in the Middle East are likely to view drones as a useful addition to their current arsenal which adds a level of complexity to military operations.

22 March

Taiwanese soldiers simulate fending off an attempted invasion

Charles K. S. Wu, Yao-Yuan Yeh, Fang-Yu Chen, and Austin Horng-En Wang

US Should Abandon Strategic Ambiguity for ‘Dual Clarity’ Toward Taiwan

The US should consider a policy of dual clarity toward Taiwan, under which it would only intervene if China invades without Taiwan unilaterally declaring independence.

21 March