Moderated by Colonel Scott Pence, U.S. Army Fellow, this week's Conflict in Focus: Land Domain panel explored the latest battlefield tactics in the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian Parliamentarian Colonel Roman Kostenko discussed key developments, including the role of tanks, the success of the Kursk Incursion, and the impact of North Korean forces. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges (Ret.), former U.S. Army Europe Commander, provided insights on the will to fight, drawing from his latest research, while Dr. Benjamin Jensen, Director of CSIS’s Futures Lab, examined the complexities of command and control in modern warfare.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict shocked the world—unfolding a story of strategy, resilience, innovation, and global implications. With battles fought on the ground, in the skies, on the seas, and in cyberspace—this conflict has reshaped modern warfare. Conflict in Focus: Lessons from Russia-Ukraine is a limited series that delves into the hard-earned lessons from this war—pre-conflict strategies, battlefield adaptations, and their lasting impact. Each episode, a CSIS military fellow sits down with special guests, who have firsthand experience and deep expertise, to focus on a vital domain. Their perspectives on air, maritime, land, space, cyber, go beyond the frontlines, shaping the future of warfare.
This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.
