This academic article explores the rise of crowdsourcing warfare, a groundbreaking trend in modern conflict where civilians play a direct role in military operations. Focusing on the Dutch Eyes on Ukraine initiative, it reveals how everyday people, fueled by personal conviction and powered by technology, are supplying the Ukrainian army with vital military resources via social media, crowdfunding platforms, and comercial drone technology. By examining the Ukrainian war, the study analyzes the shifting roles of the state, civilians, and non-state actors in modern warfare, highlighting issues such as the democratization of force, accountability, and the evolving nature of civil-military relations.

Scheduled to appear in the spring of '25.