When Russia invaded Ukraine four weeks ago, many expected a quick Russian victory. And yet Ukrainians are fighting hard, making Russian advances costly to the invaders. Jan Kofroň and Jakub Stauber argue that the slow Russian progress is unsurprising. Quick victories are rare in modern warfare.
Lecturer / Researcher, Institute of Political Studies, Charles University in Prague
Jan's research interest revolves around military issues, specifically the factors affecting military power; predictions; and IR theories with a focus on neorealist theories.
