By The FirstMike Baker sits down with George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War to break down how the Ukraine conflict is reshaping modern combat. From evolving battlefield tactics to the rise of drone warfare on both sides, this conversation reveals how future wars are being shaped right now—over the skies and trenches of Eastern Europe.
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