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.
Andy's article: https://warontherocks.com/2026/01/gaza-and-the-conduct-of-urban-war-civilian-harm-risk-and-responsibility/
00:00 — Gaza War Explained
01:17 — Urban Warfare Targeting
03:40 — Civilian Casualties Breakdown
09:27 — Rules of War in Cities
16:03 — Targeting Mistakes & Intel
25:32 — Evacuation Warnings in Gaza
33:40 — Human Shields Explained
40:15 — AI Targeting & Blowback
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