Ben Connable
Putting Operation Spider’s Web in Context
On June 1, 2025, the Ukrainian special intelligence services launched Operation Spider’s Web, a remotely triggered drone attack that may have damaged or destroyed over 40 Russian strategic aircraft at four air bases deep inside the Russian Federation’s borders. Spider’s Web was undeniably successful: Russia’s capacity
Waterborne Assault: A Constant in Both Irregular and Conventional War
Western militaries have a knowledge gap with major force design implications. Despite several excellent histories of individual waterborne operations in irregular warfare, there appears to be no comprehensive study of these cases. Absent holistic analysis, the frequency, scale, and impact of activities like amphibious and riverine assault in irregular wars
Bridging the gap between irregular warfare scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.