Ukraine and the Problem of Restoring Maneuver in Contemporary War
Ukraine and the Problem of Restoring Maneuver in Contemporary War
This paper primarily aims to offer a new framework for Ukrainian forces and their Western backers to break the current positional warfare and restore maneuver to the battlefield.
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 13, 2025
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China-Taiwan Weekly Update, February 13, 2025
Feb 13, 2025 – ISW Press
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Africa File, February 13, 2025: SAF Announces Government Plan and Russian Naval Base; DRC Concedes to Direct Talks with M23; Turkey’s Growing Defense Partnerships in Africa
Feb 13, 2025 – ISW Press
The leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) outlined plans for a new government that likely aims to legitimize the SAF as the sole governing power in Sudan after it captures the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. The SAF is advancing on the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) last positions in central Khartoum, and the SAF capture of Khartoum would further support the SAF’s grand strategic aim of establishing itself as the only legitimate power in Sudan.
Iran Update, February 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025 – ISW Press
Syrian Interim President Ahmed al Shara formed a preparatory committee on February 12 that is mostly comprised of pro-HTS individuals who are loyal to Shara. The composition of this committee suggests that it will likely make decisions that align with Shara’s views and objectives.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025 – ISW Press
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Iran Update, February 11, 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to resume military operations in the Gaza Strip if Hamas fails to release Israeli hostages on February 15. Netanyahu made this announcement after he convened a security cabinet meeting on February 11 to discuss the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Hamas stated on February 10 that it would postpone the release of Israeli hostages, which would be a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025 – ISW Press
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