Urban warfare is one of the most difficult forms of military conflict. The presence of civilians, the natural choke points of urban terrain, and concealment from aerial assets all contribute to urban warfare’s complexities. And while the defender may have the advantage initially there are factors that complicate the ability for either side to truly “win”.  Join us as we talk to Michael O’Hanlon, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and an adjunct professor at Columbia University as we discuss these issues and multiple other facets of urban fighting.