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Russian RouletteA Battlefield Update from Mike KofmanMax and Maria get another update from military expert Mike Kofman on the state of the frontlines in Ukraine.
This conversation was recorded on June 11, 2025.
"The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover" by Maria Snegovaya, Nicholas Fenton, Tina Dolbaia, and Max Bergmann (June 2025, CSIS.org)
"Russia's Battlefield Woes in Ukraine" by Seth Jones and Riely McCabe (June 2025, CSIS.org)
"Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023" by Michael Kofman (October 2024, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)2025-06-2049 minRussian RouletteA Battlefield Update from Mike KofmanMax and Maria get another update from military expert Mike Kofman on the state of the frontlines in Ukraine.
This conversation was recorded on June 11, 2025.
"The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover" by Maria Snegovaya, Nicholas Fenton, Tina Dolbaia, and Max Bergmann (June 2025, CSIS.org)
"Russia's Battlefield Woes in Ukraine" by Seth Jones and Riely McCabe (June 2025, CSIS.org)
"Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023" by Michael Kofman (October 2024, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)2025-06-2049 min
Hidden ForcesEnding the Ukraine War: A Reset in U.S.-Russia Relations? | Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Michael KofmanIn 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...2025-03-0352 min
(не)Безпечна КраїнаMichael Kofman: "Worst-case scenario didn't come true, but in 2025 Ukraine is in a difficult situation"“The worst-case scenarios for 2024 didn't take place, the front didn't collapse. There wasn't a major Russian breakthrough anywhere along the front line. The Russian military wasn't able to take any of the most significant cities. Some of the Russian offensive like the Kharkiv offensive, failed visibly. We still don't know how the winter will turn out. And looking at Ukrainian critical infrastructure because there's still quite a bit of winter to go. But so far, it's also not been the worst-case scenario when we look at the damage Russia inflicted on Ukraine's power generation capacity.On the ot...2025-02-1247 min
The Foreign Affairs InterviewPutin’s Fight Won’t End With UkraineAfter 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 Ru...2025-01-3048 min
War & PeaceWhat 2025 Could Mean for the War in Ukraine and the Ukrainian and Russian Armed ForcesIn 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 Presid...2025-01-2836 min
Le monde aujourd'hui !Le monde aujourd'hui épisode du 2025-01-26Bonjour et bienvenue dans Le monde Aujourd’hui, le podcast de géopolitique par l’IA qui vous permet de rester à la page ! Aujourd’hui : les défis internes et externes des grandes puissances, les tensions croissantes au Moyen-Orient, et les dynamiques politiques en Afrique et en Asie. C’est parti !Commençons par les États-Unis, où l'article "Le triomphe étrange d'une Amérique brisée" de Michael Beckley met en lumière une contradiction frappante : la puissance géopolitique des États-Unis à l'étranger contraste avec des dysfonctionnements internes notables. Beckley souligne que malgré une influence internationale considérable, les États-Unis font face à des...2025-01-2605 minRussian RouletteThe War in Ukraine in 2025 with Michael KofmanMax 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...2024-12-191h 02Russian RouletteThe War in Ukraine in 2025 with Michael KofmanMax 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...2024-12-191h 02
Brussels SproutsTrump and the War in Ukraine with Michael Kofman and Robert LeeMore than 1000 days into the War in Ukraine, questions about continued support for the Ukrainian effort and the prospect of a negotiated settlement in the months to come have become all the more important. Trump has refused to say that he wants Ukraine to win the war and has pledged to end the war immediately. To help us make sense of this, Mike Kofman and Rob Lee join Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend on this week’s episode of Brussels Sprouts.
Mike Kofman is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for Inter...2024-11-2255 min
Politics on Point20. Special Transatlantic Talks Series: Europe’s Defence Reinvestment and NATO’s FutureIn this inaugural episode of the Transatlantic Talks series, we explore the future of Europe’s defence strategy amidst an evolving transatlantic security landscape. Featuring special guest Michael Kofman, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, this episode delves into NATO’s strategic priorities following the war in Ukraine and the inclusion of Finland and Sweden in the alliance. Join host Michael Zinkanell, Director of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES), as they discuss the challenges of European military investment, NATO's regional defence initiatives, and the broader implications for the U.S.-Europe relationship.2024-09-1727 min
ParabellumLive #357 ⁍ Guerra Russo-Ucraina - "Grosso guaio a Kursk" - aggiornamento della situazione -#pokrovsk #guerraucraina #kursk Prova il servizio NordVPN con l'offerta dedicata alla community su https://nordvpn.com/parabellum LIBRO LE PAROLE DELLA GUERRA : https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B0D1RJJ497?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tpbk_1&storeType=ebooks&qid=1713211088&sr=8- Live #357 ⁍ Guerra Russo-Ucraina - "Grosso guaio a Kursk" - aggiornamento della situazione - SOCIAL: (SITO,MAPPA,PODCAST ETC): Mappa: https://geo.parabellumthinktank.com/index.php PODCAST: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/parabellum/4581810 https://www.spreaker.com/show/live-parabellum Server discord: https://discord.gg/NU3Ges9mTc (NEL SERVER DISCORD SEZIONE PDF-LIBRI TROVATE COME ACCEDERE ALLA LIBRERIA NEL COMMENTO IN...2024-09-141h 48Russian RouletteMike Kofman and Rob Lee on the West’s Aid to Ukraine, and the Debate Over Red Lines and EscalationThis 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...2024-09-0956 minRussian RouletteMike Kofman and Rob Lee on the West’s Aid to Ukraine, and the Debate Over Red Lines and EscalationThis 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...2024-09-0956 min
Fareed Zakaria GPSIsrael and Hezbollah have a heavy exchange of fireToday 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...2024-08-2642 min
War on the RocksUkraine Goes into Kursk: A Dose of the "Russia Contingency" with Michael KofmanThis 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.2024-08-1023 min
School of WarEp 132: Michael Kofman on the Battlefield in Ukraine (War in Ukraine #4)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 outcomeFollow along on InstagramFind a transcript of today’s episode on our School of War Substack2024-07-1647 minBrussels SproutsThe State of the War in Ukraine with Michael KofmanAs the war in Ukraine continues into its third year, the mood has become increasingly dark. While territorial changes continue to be minor, Russia’s slow but steady advances along the front lines could become large losses for Ukraine. This is especially likely if Kyiv is unable to overcome worsening shortages of both material and personnel. As military aid continues to be stalled in Congress, the head of U.S. European Command has warned that Ukraine may be in danger of losing the war unless it soon receives additional ammunition from Washington. Amidst all this apparent doom and gloom, ho...2024-04-1954 minWar on the RocksMike Kofman and Rob Lee on Drones in UkraineThis 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/membership2024-04-1058 min
Revolution in Military AffairsMichael Kofman on Attrition, Doodling Range Rings, and Magical Thinking in Modern WarA Conversation with Michael Kofman on the Russia-Ukraine War and Military Thought Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0155 min(не)Безпечна КраїнаMichael Kofman: Russia has probably lost a generation of officers in this war, at least“I think it's important to understand that whatever we knew about the Russian military prior to 2022, a great deal has changed. In many respects, that military is now gone. The army that Russia had, with which it invaded Ukraine, a large part of that force has been lost. The people that were in it had been lost, the officers, and a fair amount of equipment. Now, Russia hasn't suffered nearly the same losses to its aerospace forces or its Navy, but nonetheless, it's clear that there have been significant changes to the Russian military. It's fighting with an...2024-01-3146 min
EntropyEP 22 // Where do you place your trust?After the first month of challenges we reflect on how January has gone. As we struggle to find initial rhythm we stumble into a very profound but important idea. Where do we place our trust? Do we trust ourselves?2024-01-271h 39Russian RouletteAid to Ukraine and the Future of the War with Michael KofmanMichael 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.2024-01-111h 02Russian RouletteAid to Ukraine and the Future of the War with Michael KofmanMichael 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.2024-01-111h 02Brussels SproutsMichael Kofman and Shashank Joshi Analyze the Ukrainian Battlefield in 2024As 2023 came to a close, many people began to characterize the war in Ukraine as a stalemate. Though it is true that very little has recently changed along the front lines and that neither side will be able to make a breakthrough, this label is misleading. Indeed, as 2024 takes hold both Moscow and Kyiv are working to rebuild their offensive capacity. Developments this year regarding both sides’ access to munitions, capacity to train fighters, and the extent of casualties in the war will be critical in shaping the conflict’s long-term trajectory. As such, 2024 is likely to be a deci...2024-01-0552 min
The Slavic ConnexionBallistics and Ballots: The Ukraine War in 2024 and Beyond with Michael KofmanOn 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.
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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...2024-01-0434 minEntropyEP 21 // Looking Back on 2023What a year to be grateful for. We reflect on 2023 and state some optimistic goals for 2024. We touch on Mantras, lessons, and life’s buckets.2023-12-282h 08
Ukraine War BriefEU Accession, Russia’s Economic Woes, Trump Blocks Ukraine Aid, and Why the War Isn't A Stalemate from Michael KofmanIn 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....2023-12-181h 07EntropyEP 20 // The 80/20 of CompatibilityThis was a long one but an easy one. The meat of this episode was around relationship compatibility, orientating challenges and future setting that we’ll dive more into next episode as well as a long geek out around content and media. Hope ya’ll enjoy this on the move podcast.2023-12-021h 56
The OutlookA Conversation with Michael Kofman | 5/15/2023Interview with Micheal Kofman. Michael Kofman is the director of the Russia Studies Program at CNA and an adjunct fellow at the Center for a New American Security. He specializes in the Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities and strategy. His work is interdisciplinary, integrating defense strategy, military analysis and history. He is also a contributing editor at War on the Rocks, which regularly publishes his articles on the Russia-Ukraine War, Russian strategy, the Russian military, and related subjects in the field of security studies.2023-10-2639 minEntropyEP 19 // History and ConflictThis may be one of the hardest episodes to put together. It has been a very personal journey for me (Mishka) and I can’t say that I am satisfied in how it came out but it has been cathartic to do so and I am grateful for Brandon to giving me the grace to do so. We touch on Jewish history and Palestine. The inherent biases that exist in our culture and why. Towards the end we dive into mystical a little and try to make it fun. I am so grateful for this podcast and Brandon.2023-10-202h 15EntropyEP 18 // Building towards a FutureBrandon and I without any aforementioned planning find ourselves pursuing potentially life changing entrepreneurial ventures.2023-10-071h 36
Dr.Elegantia podcastCosa pensa PARABELLUM delle analisi di MICHAEL KOFMAN⬇⬇⬇APRIMI⬇⬇ NUOVA OFFERTA NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/economiaitalia Fino al 1 ottobre un buono regalo amazon.it in base al piano selezionato: 10€ per 2 anni Standard, 20€ per 2 anni Plus (VPN + NordPass), 30€ per 2 anni completo (VPN + NordPass + NordLocker) Cosa pensa PARABELLUM delle analisi di MICHAEL KOFMAN Estratto da: Aggiornamento sulla guerra in Ucraina con Parabellum: Ucraina a corto di soldati? https://youtube.com/live/yOCdstuh7S8?feature=share Abbonati qui: https://www.youtube.com/economiaitalia/join https://www.patreon.com/join/EconomiaItalia? Qui per segnalare temi: https://tellonym.me/dr.elegantia Podcast (su tutte le piattaforme): https://www.spreaker.com/show/dr-elegantia-podcast COME SOSTENERCI...2023-09-2917 minDrElgantia PodcastCosa pensa PARABELLUM delle analisi di MICHAEL KOFMAN⬇⬇⬇APRIMI⬇⬇ NUOVA OFFERTA NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/economiaitalia Fino al 1 ottobre un buono regalo amazon.it in base al piano selezionato: 10€ per 2 anni Standard, 20€ per 2 anni Plus (VPN + NordPass), 30€ per 2 anni completo (VPN + NordPass + NordLocker) Cosa pensa PARABELLUM delle analisi di MICHAEL KOFMAN Estratto da: Aggiornamento sulla guerra in Ucraina con Parabellum: Ucraina a corto di soldati? https://youtube.com/live/yOCdstuh7S8?feature=share Abbonati qui: https://www.youtube.com/economiaitalia/join https://www.patreon.com/join/EconomiaItalia? Qui per segnalare temi: https://tellonym.me/dr.elegantia Podcast (su tutte le piattaforme): https://www.spreaker.com/show/dr-elegantia-podcast COME SOSTENERCI...2023-09-2917 minParabellumLive #229 ⁍ Guerra Russo-Ucraina - "Lord of War" - con: Generale Paolo Capitini#parabellum #guerraucraina #lordofwar Live #229 ⁍ Guerra Russo-Ucraina - "Lord of War" - con: Generale Paolo Capitini SOCIAL/MAPPA: Server discord: https://discord.gg/NU3Ges9mTc (NEL SERVER DISCORD SEZIONE PDF-LIBRI TROVATE COME ACCEDERE ALLA LIBRERIA NEL COMMENTO IN EVIDENZA) Server Telegram: https://t.me/+2ikFzO0bN3Y2MTU0 (IMPOSTATE IL NICKNAME PRIMA DI ENTRARE O VI BUTTA FUORI) Pagina Fb: https://www.facebook.com/ParabellumStoria/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parabellumstoria/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Parabel66836534 Sito: https://blog.parabellumhistory.net/ Mappa: https://geo.parabellumthinktank.com/ FONTI: STUDIO LOGISTICA E PRODUZIONE RUSSA: https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2023-07/230731_Sc...2023-08-131h 49EntropyEP 17 // Fear Setting with Dre NuzumOur first guest!! Dre has lived an incredible life and he’s just getting started. Life coach, ex-stuntman, competed on Ultimate Beast Master and currently working on skydiving all 50 states. The man is a beast. He came on to share what he’s learned, his values, and perspectives on fear, relationships, and family.2023-08-051h 06EntropyEP 16 // Fear is a LiarThis episode was not planned but an absolute gem. We dove into rejection, masculine fate, psychedelics and fear. Among other topics. As always thank you for listening!2023-07-231h 30EntropyEP 15 // Feeling Fitness and FateWe wanted to attempt a more focused episode around a specific topic in this episode. I interviewed Brandon on his journey as a trainer and what we can learn from it. We ended the podcast with a dive into fate a topic that may require further exploration in the future. Despite many many technical difficulties I hope it is still an enjoyable listen. Thanks for tuning in ❤️2023-07-161h 50
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntChris ChristieJames 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 po...2023-07-062h 02EntropyEP 14 // Paint your targetOh it’s been too long. We’ll be back with another follow up soon but in this episode we brush off the cobwebs and dig into careers and finding your path. Forgive the umms and the likes as always these episodes are unfiltered and unedited. If you did enjoy the conversation we appreciate you very much for listening.2023-07-041h 00
Geopolitics Decanted by SilveradoUkraine’s Offensive Has Begun: Analysis With Michael Kofman and Rob LeeDmitri Alperovitch talks with military analysts Michael Kofman and Rob Lee about this week's launch of Ukraine's counteroffensive: what are its objectives, how can we determine when it's successful, and what is likely to come next. Also covered: Why Kakhovka dam destruction is unlikely to have an impact on the counteroffensive, Prigozhin's trap for Russian Military leadership in Bakhmut, implications of attacks on Russian border regions in Belgorod, impact of Storm Shadow long range missiles and why Russia continues to avoid sending conscripts into the war.
Music: "Song about Berdyansk" by Oleg Kenzov (https://www.youtube.com/w...2023-06-0848 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill162. Kim Scott — Radical Candor: How to Be a Kickass Boss [Encore Edition]Kim Scott has quite the resume. After getting her BA at Princeton and her MBA from Harvard, she led teams at both Apple and Google, and she has coached the CEOs of some of the top companies in the world, including Dropbox and Twitter.In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Kim shares the groundbreaking conclusions that led to her best-selling book Radical Candor — and tells you what you need to know to become a kickass boss.Buckle up for a revolutionary conversation that tackles the questions:...2023-05-1151 min
Sotataidon ytimessä30 The Russian Military and Way of War, with Michael KofmanWhy didn’t Russia fight according to its own doctrinal thinking and training when invading Ukraine?
In this episode Michael Kofman, director of the Russia Studies Program at CNA, joins Lt. Col. Simo Pesu and senior researcher Pentti Forsström from the Finnish National Defence University’s Russia Research Group to discuss about Russia’s journey to war and fighting in the invasion of Ukraine.
They debate on the consequences of Russian military culture, doctrines and force structures and also touch on Russia’s training to the fighting and adapting for the war.
2023-04-1251 minEntropyEP 13 // Finding your pathWe had a lot of technical difficulties with this episode after not recording for months. Brandon explores his journey is as a fitness coach and Michael is attempting to master solitude.2023-03-191h 34
Urban Warfare ProjectThe Battle of BakhmutIn 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 com...2023-03-1735 min
Carnegie ConnectsUnpacking the Ukrainian Battlefield With Russia Military Analyst Michael KofmanWars evolve in one of two ways—one side decisively defeats the other, or both sides, realizing that total victory is unattainable, compromise on a temporary or permanent deal to end the fighting. In Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine, neither scenario is currently in play as Moscow and Kyiv plan fresh offensives and counteroffensives in 2023 along the 600-mile battlefront. How are Putin and Zelenskyy recalibrating their military strategies in the new year? How would Russia react if Ukraine wins more ground and is in striking distance of Crimea? How would Chinese military assistance impact the battlefield balance? And what...2023-03-1550 minGeopolitics Decanted by SilveradoMyth Busting With Michael Kofman: Debunking Common Misperceptions About the Ukraine WarDmitri Alperovitch sits down once again with Michael Kofman, Russian military analyst, who has just returned from visiting the frontline in Bakhmut, to talk about his observations on the fighting there, as well as common misperceptions about Wagner Group, impact of Western training programs on Ukrainian military force composition, the adaptations and learnings of both militaries so far in this war and the outlook for the upcoming Ukrainian offensive.
Music: Bakhmut Fortress by Ukrainian rock group Antytila
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Foreign Policy LiveRussia’s War in Ukraine, One Year OnThis 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 fo...2023-02-2443 min
Fareed Zakaria GPSRussia’s invasion of Ukraine – one year later; Moldova in Russia's crosshairs; the earthquake in Syria – a disaster on top of a disasterGuest anchor Bianna Golodryga speaks with Tikhon Dzyadko and Ekaterina Kotrikadze of TV Rain, the exiled Russian TV network, about how Russians are reacting to Putin's war. Then CNA Russia Studies Program Director Michael Kofman and War on the Rocks founder Ryan Evans discuss the current state of the war and what we might expect on the battlefield in the future. Moldovan journalist Paula Erizanu explains what is happening in Moldova, a country that now finds itself in Russia's crosshairs. Plus, Nicole Perlroth, advisor to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins to talk about the less visible...2023-02-1941 min
UnHerd with Freddie SayersMilitary analyst: Is the Ukraine war headed for stalemate?UnHerd's Freddie Sayers meets Michael Kofman.Michael Kofman is the Director of the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses and a Fellow of the Center for a New American Security. He joined UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers to give an update on the situation on the ground in Ukraine and debate the risks and benefits of pursuing an ‘all-out’ victory against Russia.The military analyst on the risks and rewards of Western intervention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0236 minEntropyEP 12 // Layering Good IceIt’s been awhile since Brandon and I spoke. We’ve had more to catch up on than time permitted but so much good ground was covered. We discuss the current trend of layoffs. Talk about ChatGPT. We go deep on habits and working towards better self awareness. Not being on auto pilot as we journey through life. Share travel stories and look optimistically forward towards the adventure that is 2023.2023-01-081h 54
The Foreign Affairs InterviewRussia Is Weaker—but Is It Less Threatening?Russia has suffered major setbacks on the battlefield in Ukraine, its economy is battered by Western sanctions, and its diplomatic clout has suffered due to President Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion. It is fair to say that Russia is militarily, economically, and geopolitically weaker than it was a year ago—and policymakers in Washington and Europe may be tempted to downgrade the Russian threat as a result.
But dismissing Russia would be a mistake, argue Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Michael Kofman in the November/December issue of Foreign Affairs. “Russian power and influence may be diminished, but that does no...2022-12-0127 minEntropyEP 11 // A trip to Austin a journey of doing hard thingsIt’s been awhile but we’re back! Brandon came down to visit Austin and as always we go all over the place in our conversation. We tackled 75 Hard. Discuss situationships. The mind muscle connection and a bit more.2022-11-052h 00Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntMichael Kofman & Howard WilkinsonJames 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!
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Welcome to Why Write, a super short podcast that asks writers just that, why they write. Hi, I'm Noè Harsel, a writer and Chair of Writers Victoria, and I'm excited to chat to a diverse group of writers and simply ask, why write? I'm glad you're here with me.
Today we have Dr Lee Kofman. Lee is a Russian born, Israeli author of three fiction books and two memoirs, including Imperfect, which was sh...2022-09-2611 minUrban Warfare ProjectRussia, Ukraine, And Urban WarfareIn this episode, John Spencer is joined by Michael Kofman, research program director in the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analyses and fellow at the Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The discussion explores the general composition and force design of the Russian military, before turning to the subject of Russia's military performance in Ukraine. Based on this foundation, Michael then offers his insights on some of the major urban battles fought during the war, including Kyiv and Mariupol. The episode concludes by highlighting lessons that researchers and observers should—and should not—be taking...2022-08-1948 minEntropyEP 10 // A Cosmic Joke and Self CareThis episode is a little different as we get into a wirlwind relationship. Self care. The importance of friendships. Travel. What we’ve been reading and listening to. Hope you join us for the 10th episode. Don’t hesitate to reach out friends.2022-08-011h 36EntropyEP 09 // Finding your truth and always start with proteinIt’s been longer than planned but here we are again. We get into relationships again. This is a topic we will keep circulating back to as we both try to figure it all out. We talk about how to formulate your diet and Brandon dishes out some sage advice. As always we wrap up with a few things that we’ve been watching, listening and reading.2022-06-201h 46
Conversation SixWilliam Wohlforth and Michael KofmanWilliam Wohlforth and Michael Kofman on the Russian grand strategy2022-06-0906 minGeopolitics Decanted by SilveradoThe Long War: Analysis of the war in Ukraine (June 5, 2022)June 5, 2022: Dmitri Alperovitch talks with Michael Kofman (Research Program Director in the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analysis) and Rob Lee (Senior Fellow at the Eurasia Program of the Foreign Policy Research Institute) about the new developments in the war in Ukraine on Twitter Spaces.
Topics covered:
- Latest on the war in the Donbas, Russian progress and Ukrainian counteroffensives
- Will the Western military aid (howitzers, MLRS/HIMARS, armor, UAVs...) be enough to help Ukraine in this stage of the fight?
- Why is the rate of Russian casualties appearing...2022-06-061h 03War on the RocksThe Battlefields of the Donbass and BeyondMichael Kofman sat down with Ryan again to sort through how the war in Ukraine is proceeding, with a focus on the Donbass, where Ukraine and Russia are concentrating their forces. Beyond the battlefields, Kofman ponders the future of the Russian armed forces and reports what he learned at a recent conference in Poland.2022-05-2419 minEntropyEP 08 // Order vs Growth. Depression. Netflix and MarvelIt’s been a minute but two hours absolutely flew by. We get into a recent trip to Peru and the ayahuasca experience. Depression. Relationship comparability. And the dichotomy of order vs growth — fairly poignant to a podcast called Entropy. As always we wrap up a few things we’ve been reading and watching. Hope y’all enjoy and as always thank you for listening.2022-05-222h 02War on the RocksCounter-Attacks and Can-Kicking in the Russo-Ukrainian WarRussia's stumbling war was launched almost three months ago. As Russian and Ukrainian forces battle on, how should we understand the state of play? Michael Kofman joins Ryan again to discuss the war on the ground, in the air, and at sea; Ukraine's ability to get Western weaponry into the fight; the crushing economic realities on both sides; how Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech was the dog that didn't bark; Russia's stark mobilization constraints; and why a sliver of an island named after a snake has played such a prominent role in the conflict. Ryan puts an important question...2022-05-1436 minWar on the RocksRussia Downscales Its War, But Not in BrutalityMichael Kofman joined Ryan once more to update us all on the war in Ukraine. In this episode, Kofman explains how and why Russia is refocusing on the east of Ukraine, what the war in Syria revealed about shortcomings in Russian air force, and what Ukrainian forces need in terms of weaponry and supply to win this war. The two also discuss Russian war crimes and their relation to the Russian military’s internal culture of violence and hazing as well as Vladimir Putin’s framing of this war of “de-nazification.” The conversation ended with Kofman explaining Moscow’s big milita...2022-04-1127 min
2 Pages with MBS95. The Countercultural Leader: Steve Morrow [reads] ‘Conscious Business’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.Of the little reality surrounding us that our brain takes in, we can control almost none, and influence only an iota. At the same time, there’s a difference between actively engaging in our own lives, and when we’re opting out. In a strange way, I find the paradox liberating; I can control nothing, and I’m an active participant in my own life. The question is, how do we navigate that tension? 2022-04-0537 minEntropyEP 07 // Obsession is the Shadow of PassionIn this episode Brandon and I spend a bit of time discussing our recent journeys into meditation and the cold. We dive into how learning about yourself can be an unlock for your passions both in career and relationships. As always we close out with what we’ve been reading, watching and listening to. As always we appreciate you!2022-04-021h 52
Coming in From the Cold: Untold Stories from the Cold WarThe Chernobyl Meltdown: Past and PresentOn April 26, 1986, reactor No.4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, triggering one of the worst man-made disasters in human history. Today, Chernobyl is back in the news as the site of one of the first battles in the Russia-Ukraine War. In this episode of Coming in From the Cold, Steve Wills sits down with Michael Kofman and Mary Chesnut, from CNA’s Russia Studies program. They discuss the impact that the Chernobyl accident had on the Ukrainian people, and the strategic value of the site today. *Listener note: this episode was recorded on March 24, 2022, bef...2022-03-3132 minWar on the RocksA New Phase of the Russo-Ukrainian War BeginsWith Moscow’s announcement that the core aim of its invasion of Ukraine is now just to secure the Donbass, the conflict has entered a new phase. Michael Kofman of CNA joins Ryan once again, for the fifth week in a row, to help us parse through events on the battlefield. They discuss the resilience of Ukrainian society, stalled fronts, the air war, tactical adaptations, the effects of Western armaments, drones, the maritime picture, where Russian munitions are falling short, why Michael doesn't think Russia will use chemical weapons, why the Battle of Kyiv is not likely to happen, th...2022-03-2733 minWar on the RocksIn the Fourth Week, Is Russia Revising its War Aims Amidst Attrition?Michael Kofman joins Ryan once again to help us understand the Russo-Ukrainian War as its fourth week unfolds. They cover a lot of ground: Mike updates us on the three fronts — where Russian forces are making progress and where they are not — and how the stalling campaign might drive Moscow to dramatically change its war aims. He also explains why it’s hard to gauge the condition of Ukrainian forces, how Putin’s stated aim of Ukraine’s ‘demilitarization’ is playing out in terms of strikes against Ukraine’s industrial base, and what role Belarusian forces might (but probably won’t) play in t...2022-03-2136 min
Hopkins Podcast on Foreign AffairsThe State of War in Ukraine
Three weeks ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting a cataclysmic war in Europe not seen since 1945. The war has already devastated a countless number of lives, led to a swift and international response against Russia, and prompted a rethink of European security and the international order. To cover this tragedy which may define global affairs for years to come, POFA is recording a series of episodes covering all aspects of this crisis. This episode will focus on a higher-level military analysis of the conflict, while future episodes will delve into the humanitarian crisis, the sanctions regime...2022-03-1600 minWar on the RocksInto the Third Week: Will Russian Forces Need to Pause?Michael Kofman joins Ryan for the third week in a row to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. He breaks down the state-of-play on three fronts — southern, eastern, and northern — as well as the air war. When will Russian forces become exhausted and require a pause? How does this relate to negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow? How should we understand the risks of war under the nuclear shadow and under what scenarios might Putin turn to his nuclear arsenal? Kofman tackles these questions and more.2022-03-1430 min
After the ‘End of History’The Ukraine-Russia War: 'De-Nazification' and European SecurityRecorded on 8 March 2022. Readings for this episode include: Volodymyr Ishchenkohttps://www.ponarseurasia.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Pepm529_Ishchenko_May2018_0-6.pdfMichael Kofman: Russia's Shock and Awehttps://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/ukraine/2022-02-21/russias-shock-and-aweKofman: Putin's Wager in Russia's Standoff with the Westhttps://warontherocks.com/2022/01/putins-wager-in-russias-standoff-with-the-west/Wolfgang Streeck: Fog of Warhttps://newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/fog-of-warCoercion Theory: Introhttps://tnsr.org/2020/02/coercion-theory-a-basic-introduction-for-practitioners/Why John Mearsheimer Blames the US for the Crisis in Ukraineh...2022-03-101h 04
After the ‘End of History’The Ukraine-Russia War: 'De-Nazification' and European SecuritySend us a textRecorded on 8 March 2022. Readings for this episode include: Volodymyr Ishchenkohttps://www.ponarseurasia.org/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Pepm529_Ishchenko_May2018_0-6.pdfMichael Kofman: Russia's Shock and Awehttps://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/ukraine/2022-02-21/russias-shock-and-aweKofman: Putin's Wager in Russia's Standoff with the Westhttps://warontherocks.com/2022/01/putins-wager-in-russias-standoff-with-the-west/Wolfgang Streeck: Fog of Warhttps://newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/fog-of-warCoercion Theory: Introhttps://tnsr.org/2020/02/coercion-theory-a-basic-introduction-for-practitioners/Why John Mearsheimer Blames the US f...2022-03-101h 04EntropyEP 06 // How we manage ideals from fantasyIn this episode we touch on Ukraine, BLM, relationships, personal 50/50s, AI and a little bit of everything.2022-03-061h 36
The ArgumentAlexander Vindman on Why It’s the ‘Beginning of the End’ for PutinIn the days since Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to invade Ukraine, its citizens have taken up arms to defend their borders and their right to self-determination. Where is the rest of the world in all of this?To help understand the current situation and how we got here, Jane Coaston talks with Alexander Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel who was the director for European and Russian affairs at the National Security Council from 2018 to 2020. Vindman was also a key witness at Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, having listened in on the notorious 2019 call in wh...2022-03-0236 minWar on the RocksInterpreting the First Few Days of the Russo-Ukrainian WarPeople all over the world are watching Russia's assault on Ukraine unfold in real time through social media, giving us a gritty and vivid view of 21st-century combat. But how complete of a picture does this give us? How is the war actually unfolding? Why has Russia seemingly stumbled in the first few days of its invasion? Does this mean Ukraine can hold out? Michael Kofman of CNA sat down with Ryan to give some preliminary answers to these questions. Keep in mind this was recorded on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 27, and events are changing quickly...2022-02-2825 minConversation SixWilliam Wohlforth and Michael KofmanWilliam Wohlforth and Michael Kofman with an early assessment of the Russian invasion of Ukraine2022-02-2506 minEntropyEP 05 // Philly vs Austin, Race, Covid, Moving in, Spirituality and moreBrandon and I reconnect for our fifth episode and we get into it. We touch on what it’s like living in different cities. A conversation on race. Covid restrictions. Moving in together with your significant other. Spirituality and Ayowaska. And much more. Hope you enjoy the conversation. We appreciate every listen.2022-02-132h 09Conversation SixWilliam Wohlforth and Michael KofmanWilliam Wohlforth and Michael Kofman on the situation in Ukraine
Part(2)2022-01-2606 minEntropyEP 04 // Calm seas never made a skilled sailorWe get into Covid having gotten it this year. Continue our discussion of relationship dynamics. Get into breathing and other biohacks. And a small taste of a conversation on crypto.2022-01-221h 40
Net AssessmentA Heavy Price to Pay?Chris, Zack, and Melanie talk about the massing of Russian troops near Ukraine’s eastern border and the Biden administration’s efforts to deter Putin from invading Ukraine. What is Putin’s motivation for the actions of the last several months? Are the Biden team’s threats of crippling economic sanctions in the case of an invasion credible? How will the different interests of individual NATO allies affect what President Joe Biden is able to promise in upcoming discussions? Could our handling of this potential crisis make it more likely that China will try to take Taiwan? Chris has some tho...2022-01-071h 09EntropyEP03 // Eat the elephant one bite at a timeAfter months Brandon and I catch up. A lot has changed and a lot has stayed the same. We discuss relationships, fitness, and revisit the Maslows Hierarchy of Needs as the way to towards happiness.2021-12-261h 30Conversation SixWilliam Wohlforth and Michael KofmanWilliam Wohlforth and Michael Kofman on the current Russia-Ukraine situation2021-12-1306 min
This is DemocracyThis is Democracy – Episode 175: Russia, Ukraine, and the United StatesToday on This is Democracy, Jeremi and Zachary talk with Dr. Michael Kimmage about the current crisis between Russia and the Ukraine and how it will influence US politics.
Zachary sets the scene with his poem, "The Most Careful Stalemate."
Dr. Michael Kimmage is a professor of history at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He is also a fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and chair of the Advisory Council for the Kennan Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington DC. From 2014 to 2017, Kimmage served on the Secretary’s Policy Planning St...2021-12-0800 min
On the Middle East with Amberin ZamanRussia expert Michael Kofman explains why Moscow backs the Iran nuclear deal and why Iran-Russia tensions in Syria are overstatedMichael Kofman, director of the CNA Russia research program, explains how Russia approaches the Iran nuclear talks; why Moscow considers Syria a remarkable and cheap success; whether Turkey and Russia can manage differences in Ukraine and elsewhere; and why Belarus and Ukraine remain key flashpoints in US-Russia relations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-11-3037 min
20MinuteLeadersEp513: Shlomi Kofman | Consul General of Israel to the Pacific North-WestConsul General of Israel to the Pacific North-West, Mr Shlomi Kofman is a 25 years career diplomat with vast experience in diplomacy, tech relations, and public policy. Prior to his posting in San Francisco, Consul General Kofman served as served Policy Advisor to the Deputy Foreign Ministers, as Israel’s Deputy Consul General in New York City, Chief of Staff to Ambassadors in Washington D.C., Deputy Ambassador in Thailand, and Deputy Consul General in Shanghai.2021-08-0520 minEntropyEP02 // Travel, Relationships, Olympics and Man’s Search for MeaningBrandon and I reconnect for our second episode. He’s back from his first trip to New Orleans. We discuss what makes a good movie. Relationships and the controversy with the Olympics among other things.2021-07-101h 47
Magical Destinations By Steve PodcastMichael DiazEpisode 236 is Michael Diaz. Michael is an EMT for AMR in Los Angles County and was featured in an article titled "The Broken Front Line", by Ava Kofman from ProPublica.The article takes us inside the ambulance during the height of the pandemic and Michael shares his experiences. Michael was in film school before discovering EMS. He is a Lead Training Officer and union president of IAEP R12-077. We discuss his path into EMS, this first encounter with a Covid patient, the article, and being president of the union during the pandemic.2021-06-1929 min
EntropyEP01 // How to level up, misconception in fitness and software, brand and all that good stuffIt’s been a little over a months since Brandon and I got together in Philly. I’ve moved to Austin TX, Covid feels like it’s on the way out, and we explore life’s purpose as we both strive to level up. In this conversation we get into fitness, brand, tv shows, and just random sh*t.2021-06-051h 53
Western Way of WarMichael Kofman: We Got It (Mostly) RightThe Russian military’s build-up around Ukraine between February and April 2021 was the topic of much media speculation. Russia analyst Michael Kofman and Peter Roberts pull apart the military timelines and deployments, drawing insights to better shape the Western way of war for the future.2021-05-2032 min
Bear Market BriefWe Can Defense If We Want ToMichael Kofman joins in a foray into all things Russian military. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bearmarketbrief.substack.com2020-06-2934 min
Sicherheitshalber#26 Russlands sicherheitspolitische Fähigkeiten und Ambitionen“Sicherheitshalber” ist der Podcast zur sicherheitspolitischen Lage in Deutschland, Europa und der Welt. In Folge 26 sprechen Thomas Wiegold, Ulrike Franke, Frank Sauer und Carlo Masala mit ihrem Gast Gustav Gressel nur über ein Thema: Russland! Was kann Russland? Was will Russland? Die vier Podcaster lassen sich also, ähnlich wie in Folge #15 zum Thema China, vom Russlandexperten Gustav, der als Senior Policy Fellow beim European Council on Foreign Relations arbeitet, zuerst die Modernisierungsprogramme und die Fähigkeiten des russischen Militärs erklären (aufgepasst, da wird es auch mal nerdig). Im Anschluss diskutieren sie dann die sicherheitspolitische Einordnung des Gelernten und erörtern...2020-04-241h 23Coming in From the Cold: Untold Stories from the Cold WarActive MeasuresIn 1983, The Patriot, an Indian newspaper with longstanding Soviet connections, printed an anonymous letter from New York, claiming that AIDS had actually been developed by the U.S. government as a bioweapon. At the time, the story had little impact, but by late 1985 the story took off. As AIDS spread around the world, people were desperate for an explanation of the terrifying new disease. By the end of the year the story had run in 12 other countries. And where did this pack of lies originate? It was a prime example of Soviet disinformation. Guests Michael Kofman and K...2019-02-2847 min
Angry Planet Subscriber FeedThe Sad and Dumb Reality of Russia’s Kerch KerfuffleOn November 25, Russia seized three Ukranian gunboats in the Kerch strait—a strip of water connecting the Black Sea to Azov Sea. Ukraine claimed it was an act of aggression and, possibly, a prelude to war. Russia said it was just policing its territory. Then Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko attempted to institute martial law and things got … weird.With us today to unpack what’s going on is Michael Kofman. Kofman is a Senior Research Scientist with the Center for Naval Analyses. He’s an expert on Russia and he’s been following the Kerch kerf...2018-12-2035 min
Angry PlanetThe Sad and Dumb Reality of Russia’s Kerch KerfuffleOn November 25, Russia seized three Ukranian gunboats in the Kerch strait—a strip of water connecting the Black Sea to Azov Sea. Ukraine claimed it was an act of aggression and, possibly, a prelude to war. Russia said it was just policing its territory. Then Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko attempted to institute martial law and things got … weird.With us today to unpack what’s going on is Michael Kofman. Kofman is a Senior Research Scientist with the Center for Naval Analyses. He’s an expert on Russia and he’s been following the Kerch kerfuffle. Y...2018-12-2035 min
Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews PodcastCNA’s Kofman on New US Sanctions on Russia Over Skripal Attack, Deterrence StrategyOn this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Michael Kofman, senior research scientist and the head of the Russia section at CNA, discusses what US Russia strategy should look like, the implications of sanctioning Russia over its alleged poisoning of a former spy and his daughter in the UK and more in a wide-ranging, August 2018 interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian in northern Virginia.2018-08-2200 min
Horns of a DilemmaStatecraft and the Great Power Challenge, TNSR Vol 1 Issue 3In the third issue of the Texas National Security Review, Michael Mazarr of RAND and Michael Kofman of CNA warn decision-makers in Washington against doubling down on U.S. military and geopolitical predominance lest they transform the global stage into something far more confrontational and zero-sum than it needs to be. Despite the often odious behavior of those ruling Russia and China, Mazarr and Kofman point to the prospective benefits of "a new U.S. approach to international affairs" that would treat these two powers "with a degree of political respect and legitimacy, rather than as miscreants opposed to the...2018-06-1825 min
Changing Character of WarThe Role of Deterrence in Managing Great Power CompetitionThis seminar will not only offer a core foundation in the concept of deterrence, from a practitioner's perspective, but explore its utility and application to present day conflict scenarios in Europe, in particular the case of Russia and NATO. In the United States national security and policy discourse has notably shifted away from low intensity conflict and back to the threat from peer and near-peer competitors. With great power competition and confrontation back at the center of policy discussions, there is a revived interest in the subject of conventional and nuclear deterrence, along with managing alliance politics. While interest in...2018-01-2239 min
War on the RocksA Tale of Two Speeches: U.S.-Russian Relations Through the Lens of MunichWe’re going to try something a little different with this episode of the podcast, and I think you’re going to like it. If you listened to our last episode, you know our focus was on the Munich Security Conference – a major annual event that hosts heads of state, ministers of foreign affairs and defense, thought leaders, and, this year, whisky-swilling editors like me. In this episode, the focus is Russia, and especially U.S. Russian relations. To do that, we tell a story that starts with Vladimir Putin’s 2007 speech at the Munich Security Conference and ends with Russian...2016-03-021h 06
Global Dispatches -- World News That MattersWhat Russia Wants from SyriaLess than a month ago, Russia began a military operation in Syria that is ongoing to this day. Russia's direct military involvement in Syria adds a complicated layer to an already complex conflict. On the line to discuss Russia military and political strategy for Syria, and the implications of this military action for the longer term prospects of a internationally negotiated resolution to this conflict is Michael Kofman, who is an analyst at the CNA Corporation and Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center.
Kofman offers some clearheaded analysis of the political implications of Russia's military intervention and does an excellent jo...2015-10-2819 min