Second Fronts in Great-Power Conflicts | UnArchived: Lessons from the Past

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led NATO to increase its resources along the Russian border. This strategy of presenting Russia with a possible second front dilutes its strength by forcing it to commit more assets outside of Ukraine. Second fronts are a common military strategy to deter or defeat adversaries by dissipating an enemy’s strength.

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Additional resources:

Read “Opening Up Second Fronts in Great Power Conflict,” by Russell Berman and Misha Auslin via National Interest. Available here.

Read “Passivity Is the Enemy of Security,” by Richard Epstein. Available here.

Read “Unpacking Putin’s War in Ukraine,” a Policy Insights edition on PolicyEd. Available here.

Read “Strategic Clarity Brings a Mixed Bag,” by James Goodby and Ken Weisbrode via New Diplomatic History. Available here.

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