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What Can the IDF Do about Hamas Tunnels?
If the Israel Defense Forces conduct a ground campaign in Gaza, the threat of Hamas tunnels will be one of the most significant challenges...
Israel, Gaza, and the Looming Challenges of Urban Warfare
On October 7, when the militant group Hamas launched a large-scale set of coordinated attacks against Israel, the tragic result was the deadliest day...
When War Goes Underground
What incentives do armed actors have to operate in subterranean environments? What are some of the unique challenges that underground spaces pose to military...
Surviving Occupied Mariupol
On February 24, 2022, when Russian forces invaded Ukraine, they quickly targeted several key cities. One of those was the industrial hub of Mariupol....
Training Ukrainians in Urban Warfare
How does Ukraine’s military balance the need to train its forces and fight in a major land war at the same time? In short,...
Creating a Unit Optimized for Urban Warfare
In this episode, John Spencer is joined by Stuart Lyle. The urban operations lead for the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, he describes...