Foreign Affairs: Russia Gains Edge in Next-Generation Warfare Since Start of Ukraine Operation
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Foreign Affairs journal states that since the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, Moscow has gained unique experience in next-generation ground warfare, giving it an edge over other militaries including the United States, while noting Ukraine's dependence on Western support and Russia's status as the only power rivaling the U.S. in strategic nuclear weapons.
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Why It Matters
Since the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, Moscow has gained battlefield experience in next-generation ground warfare, according to Foreign Affairs journal.
NEW YORK, September 10. /TASS/. Since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine, Russia has acquired unique experience of next-generation warfare, which gives its edge over practically any other military force, including the United States, the Foreign Affairs journal wrote.
"Moscow now fields one of the world’s strongest militaries and, beyond that, has unique experience in next-generation ground warfare – an edge over almost any other fighting force, the United States included," the article says.
It says that although Ukraine, too, has adapted its forces and tactics to new battle technologies, the Kiev government "depends on Western support and may not be able to preserve those capabilities once the fighting stops."
At the same time Foreign Affairs emphasizes that "Russia is also the only power that can rival the United States in strategic nuclear weapons."
Despite the ongoing effort to modernize and expand its nuclear arsenal, China "will need a long time to catch up with the two superpowers," the article says.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia will maintain its edge in next-generation ground warfare as long as the conflict in Ukraine continues
Likely · Within months
Ukraine will face difficulties preserving its adapted military capabilities if Western support diminishes after the fighting stops
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific next-generation warfare technologies or tactics has Russia employed?
- How long will Russia's military edge last after the conflict in Ukraine ends?
- What are the implications of Russia's nuclear advantage for global strategic stability?
