Asymmetric warfare from the Strait of Hormuz to Ukraine and Lebanon

About this episode

The episode discusses the use of drones in asymmetric warfare by Iran, Ukraine, and Hezbollah, and explores the implications of US and China dismissing their generals.

Our panellists Isabel Hilton and Somnath Batabyal discuss how Iran, Ukraine and even Hezbollah are using drones to frustrate much larger armed forces. Also: why are the US and China firing all their generals?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Isabel Hilton, Somnath Batabyal

Topics covered

• asymmetric warfare
• drones
• military strategy
• Iran
• Ukraine
• Hezbollah
• US-China relations

Keywords

• asymmetric warfare
• drones
• Iran
• Ukraine
• Hezbollah
• US
• China
• military strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hezbollah

Places: Iran, Ukraine, US, China

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