| ID | 186085 |
| Title Proper | Will inter-state war take place in cities? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | King, Anthony |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Conflict has urbanized because half the human population now lives in cities that offer insurgents the best protection from advanced weaponry. However, to understand the increased chance of inter-state urban warfare, it is necessary to consider a third factor: the reduction of force size. As a result of downsizing, state forces are no longer large enough to form fronts, as they did in the twentieth century. Consequently, even in inter-state wars, forces are also likely to converge on urban areas where the most important strategic, operational, and tactical objectives are located. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 45, No.1; Feb 2022: p.69-95 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 45 No 1 |
| Key Words | Demography ; Iraq ; Urban Warfare ; Donbas ; Force Size |