Liam Collins

Founding director, Modern War Institute, United States Military Academy West Point

A pair of soldiers stand guard outside a train station

In 2014, the ‘decrepit’ Ukrainian army hit the refresh button. Eight years later, it’s paying off.

April 4, 2022Ukraine

Though the Russian army dwarfs the strength of the Ukrainian army, the underdog has managed to resist during the early days of the Russian invasion. Military reforms are part of the reason.

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