Super powers in the 21st century 'often not able' to defeat smaller powers
Summary
Experts say that big military powers today often cannot easily defeat smaller countries. The example given is Ukraine, which has been able to fight back strongly against Russia despite being smaller. The final outcome will depend more on political choices in Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv, as well as international support for Ukraine's independence.Key Facts
- Large military size no longer guarantees winning wars.
- Technological advances and new types of warfare change military power dynamics.
- Ukraine has struck deep into Russian areas and kept resisting successfully.
- Political decisions in Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine will shape the conflict’s end.
- The international community's role in supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty is important.
- The conflict challenges traditional views about military strength.
- This analysis was presented by Peter Zamaya, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative.
- The focus is on the war between Russia and Ukraine in the 21st century.
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