Urban Warfare Isn't an Alibi
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In this episode of Eyes on Geopolitics, Dee and Andy Milburn discuss the complexities of urban warfare, particularly in the context of the Gaza conflict. They explore the high civilian casualty rates, the military decision-making processes, and the ethical implications of targeting practices. The conversation delves into the role of intelligence, the challenges of verifying targets, and the impact of civilian deaths on future conflicts. Andy emphasizes the need for restraint and the consequences of treating civilian casualties as an acceptable cost of military operations.
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In this episode of Eyes on Geopolitics, Dee and Andy Milburn discuss the complexities of urban warfare, particularly in the context of the Gaza conflict. They explore the high civilian casualty rates, the military decision-making processes, and the ethical implications of targeting practices. The conversation delves into the role of intelligence, the challenges of verifying targets, and the impact of civilian deaths on future conflicts. Andy emphasizes the need for restraint and the consequences of treating civilian casualties as an acceptable cost of military operations.<br /><br />Andy's article: https://warontherocks.com/2026/01/gaza-and-the-conduct-of-urban-war-civilian-harm-risk-and-responsibility/<br /><br />00:00 — Gaza War Explained<br />01:17 — Urban Warfare Targeting<br />03:40 — Civilian Casualties Breakdown<br />09:27 — Rules of War in Cities<br />16:03 — Targeting Mistakes & Intel<br />25:32 — Evacuation Warnings in Gaza<br />33:40 — Human Shields Explained<br />40:15 — AI Targeting & Blowback<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support</a>.
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In this episode of Eyes on Geopolitics, Dee and Andy Milburn discuss the complexities of urban warfare, particularly in the context of the Gaza conflict. They explore the high civilian casualty rates, the military decision-making processes, and the ethical implications of targeting practices. The conversation delves into the role of intelligence, the challenges of verifying targets, and the impact of civilian deaths on future conflicts. Andy emphasizes the need for restraint and the consequences of treating civilian casualties as an acceptable cost of military operations.
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In this episode of Eyes on Geopolitics, Dee and Andy Milburn discuss the complexities of urban warfare, particularly in the context of the Gaza conflict. They explore the high civilian casualty rates, the military decision-making processes, and the ethical implications of targeting practices. The conversation delves into the role of intelligence, the challenges of verifying targets, and the impact of civilian deaths on future conflicts. Andy emphasizes the need for restraint and the consequences of treating civilian casualties as an acceptable cost of military operations.<br /><br />Andy's article: https://warontherocks.com/2026/01/gaza-and-the-conduct-of-urban-war-civilian-harm-risk-and-responsibility/<br /><br />00:00 — Gaza War Explained<br />01:17 — Urban Warfare Targeting<br />03:40 — Civilian Casualties Breakdown<br />09:27 — Rules of War in Cities<br />16:03 — Targeting Mistakes & Intel<br />25:32 — Evacuation Warnings in Gaza<br />33:40 — Human Shields Explained<br />40:15 — AI Targeting & Blowback<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support</a>.