Ethan B. Kapstein

Nov 16, 2023 | warontherocks.com | Jonathan Caverley |Ethan B. Kapstein |Jennifer Kavanagh

The war in Ukraine has been simultaneously described as the first networked war and a “return of industrial warfare.” Lockheed Martin repurposed a diaper factory to make HIMARS launchers, the Ukrainian prime minister claims his country buys 60 percent of DJI’s Mavic drone production, and the conflict has introduced the term “FrankenSAM” for the cobbled together systems — like a Soviet-era Buk launcher firing Sea Sparrow missiles donated by NATO navies — defending Ukrainian air space.

Nov 16, 2023 | carnegieendowment.org | Ethan B. Kapstein

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Sep 20, 2023 | foreignpolicy.com | Ethan B. Kapstein |Jacob N. Shapiro

Political leaders in the United States and other democratic nations have been expressing concern about growing Chinese “influence” around the world.

Aug 24, 2023 | warontherocks.com | Jonathan Caverley |Ethan B. Kapstein

Ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Ukrainian government has scrambled for the weaponry its military desperately needs. Despite bold announcements from Western nations about arms deliveries, these shipments have often been delayed. Thus, from mysteriously sourced North Korean rockets to decommissioned Italian howitzers, the Ukrainian armed forces have no choice but to fight with whatever they can get their hands on.