When Russia invaded its neighbour in 2022, Ukraine’s lack of industrial capacity put it at a distinct disadvantage. Typically, the country with the most factories was expected to win the war—and Russia had a lot of factories. But, as manufacturing has become more specialised and the tools of war have become more complex, the relationship between peacetime industrial capacity and battlefield success could be breaking down. This has huge implications for future wars.
Hosts: Ethan Wu and Mike Bird. Guests: The Economist’s Cerian Richmond Jones, who has been reporting from Ukraine.
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