Bloomberg Surveillance · Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The current conflict is characterized as a protracted war of attrition where both sides attempt to deplete the other's capabilities and will. This suggests a long war with continued fighting, ultimately requiring one side to make a choice to pull back.
“I think it's a war that no one can outright win. And again that goes back to it is a protracted war. It's a protracted conflict, which means there's just going to be continued fighting.”
“It's a war of attrition.”
“We're both sides are trying to round down their capabilities but also will and so eventually it means that someone's going to need to make. A choice to pull back.”