“Will to Fight”
Twenty-First-Century Insights from the Russo-Ukrainian War

Benjamin A. Okonofua, PhD
Nicole Laster-Loucks, PhD
Lt. Col. Andrew Johnson, U.S. Army, Retired

The 2022 Russo-Ukrainian War is a complex and enduring confrontation that warrants a nuanced exploration of the forces driving the determination, capacity, and narrative of the warring parties. These forces coalesce to produce a “will to fight,” an often underestimated component in the annals of warfare and strategic defense. It develops at the individual level, extends to the national level, and is necessary to win. Our article, "Will to Fight": Twenty-First-Century Insights from the Russo-Ukraine War examines the war from a sociocultural perspective and offers an explanation about why both nations can continue the fight.

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