What Will It Take to Make Putin End the War?

How is artificial intelligence changing the war in Ukraine, and what would it take to push Russia toward a lasting peace? In AI, Pressure, and Propaganda, Episode 03 of The IWP Podcast: The Adaptation Front, Professor Glenn Corn joins Clara Kaluderovic of the Atlantic Council and Clayton Swope of the Center for Strategic and International Studies to examine battlefield innovation, American support for Ukraine, and the struggle to counter Russian disinformation. The conversation explores Ukraine’s civilian technology expertise, decentralized decision-making, and expanding use of AI. From autonomous drones and battlefield resource allocation to the risks of unintended machine behavior, the speakers consider how technology could protect troops, improve military effectiveness, and support the monitoring of a potential ceasefire. The discussion also examines sanctions, air defenses, defense manufacturing, and satellite communications as tools for strengthening Ukraine’s position. What consequences would make Russia negotiate in good faith? What security guarantees would Ukraine need? The speakers assess these questions alongside the challenges of sustaining American and allied support. Russian propaganda and information manipulation remain central to the conversation. Drawing on lessons from efforts to counter Soviet disinformation, the speakers discuss social media information bubbles, the importance of correcting mistaken assumptions, and the potential value of communicating directly with the Russian public. Subscribe to The IWP Podcast for more conversations on national security, intelligence, technology, and international affairs. Like this episode and share it with your network. Learn more about the speakers: Professor Glenn Corn https://www.iwp.edu/faculty/glenn-corn/ Clara Kaluderovic https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/clara-kaluderovic/ Clayton Swope https://www.csis.org/people/clayton-swope Explore graduate education in national security, intelligence, and international affairs at The Institute of World Politics: https://www.iwp.edu/