Michael Kofman
Former Adjunct Senior Fellow, Transatlantic Security Program
Michael Kofman serves as a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses' Russia Studies Program, and a Fellow at the Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center in Washington, D.C. His research focuses on the Russia and the former Soviet Union, specializing in the Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities, and strategy. Previously, he served at National Defense University as a research fellow, and subject matter expert, advising senior military and government officials on issues in Russia and Eurasia. Mr. Kofman is also a Contributing Editor at War on the Rocks, where he regularly authors articles on strategy, the Russian military, Russian decision-making, and related foreign policy issues. He runs a personal blog on the Russian military at https://russianmilitaryanalysis.wordpress.com/
Recent Publications & News
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The Future of the Ukrainian Counter Offensive with Mike Kofman and Mark Hertling
Podcast
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Michael Kofman & Mark P. Hertling
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Perseverance and Adaptation: Ukraine’s Counteroffensive at Three Months
Commentary
By Michael Kofman & Rob Lee
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The Battle of Hostomel Airport: A Key Moment in Russia’s Defeat in Kyiv
Commentary
By Michael Kofman, Liam Collins & John Spencer
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Ukrainian Troops Trained by the West Stumble in Battle
In The News
By Michael Kofman
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Franz-Stefan Gady and Michael Kofman on what Ukraine must do to break through Russian defences
Commentary
By Franz-Stefan Gady & Michael Kofman
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