Could drones change Russia's fortunes in the Ukraine War?

The Global Gambit

Episode Outline
Over the autumn, the Ukraine War took a notable turn. Aside from Putin's renewed nuclear threats or Russian mobilization, the role of drones began to increase - especially on Russia's side. These 'kamikaze' drones are being supplied exclusively by the Iran regime, whose sales they leverage to help oppress the Iranian people - as speakers, John Spencer, Patrick Fox and Sam Bendett comment on. Questions in this episode include:

• What are the current conditions around types of drones and their use in war?
• How have the Russians been using them in Ukraine?
• What do the supply chains between Iran and Russia look like?
• Does their use fall under conventional war crimes?
• How should and could people piloting drones be prosecuted?

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Guest Profile

Major John Spencer - an expert and advisor on urban warfare currently serving as Chair of the Urban War Studies with Madison Policy Forum, previously doing so at the Modern War Institute at West Point.
Patrick Fox - former Air Force Security Forces airman who spent time in a diverse set of roles and achieved a Bachelor's in Political Science from Tennessee State University and Master's in Security from UCL.
Sam Bendett - an Adviser with CNA Strategy, Policy, Plans and Programs Center (SP3), where he is a member of the Russia Studies Program. He is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security.

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