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Eric Ciaramella, Michael Kofman, Aaron David Miller, …
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Making Attrition Work: A Viable Theory of Victory for Ukraine
As the Russia–Ukraine war enters its third year, Ukraine faces a daunting task: how to restore its military advantage.
About the Author
Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program
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, Ukrainian armed forces, and Eurasian security issues.
- The Uncertainty Surrounding Russia’s War in Ukraine, Three Years InQ&A
- Assessing Russian Military Adaptation in 2023Paper
Michael Kofman
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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