Abstract

Currently as the war rages on in Ukraine, I have found three main factors have which have impacted how the war was being fought. This paper will primarily focus on the Ukraine war but will also take a look into recent events within Ukraine prior to the outbreak of war to put each topic in context of why they are important to the war. In my introduction the long history between Ukraine and Russia are talked on which provide context as to their complex relationship as well as Russian desires for the territory. The Crimean Peninsula is the main topic for the first chapter covering its role in Russo-Ukrainian relations as well as how it has impacted the war due to its strategic importance for both nations. The second chapter covers mercenaries, why Russia uses private military companies, and how their overreliance on private military companies almost created a disaster for Putin. Drones are the topic of the final chapter where their current use in the war is actively shaping how the war is being fought. It will also cover how the Russo-Ukraine war could spark the mass use and innovation of drones and become a major changing point in how war is fought. Before reading this paper I must contextualize the time period this was written in, which was between September 2023 and March 2024. Any ideas covered here should be taken within the context of the timeframe and that they could become irrelevant or outdated since my topic is still occurring and could easily change.

Advisor

Pozefsky, Peter

Department

History

Publication Date

2024

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis

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