Americas
North and South American security, political instability, defense policy, and regional conflict dynamics.
60 Dispatches
The US Invasion of Grenada: Operation Urgent Fury and the Cold War in the Caribbean
How a Marxist coup on a small Caribbean island triggered a full US-led invasion in 1983, and why Operation Urgent Fury remains contested four decades on.
What a US Invasion of Cuba Would Look Like
With Cuba choking under a near-total US oil blockade and Trump declaring it "next," we map the five military options Washington could use against Havana.
Where Will Trump Strike Next? Six Nations on Washington's List
After the capture of Maduro, Trump named the nations he might target next. A clear-eyed assessment of which are truly at risk—and which are not.
Why El Salvador's Gang Crackdown Can't Be Exported
El Salvador crushed its gangs and slashed its murder rate to Canadian levels. Yet Ecuador, Honduras, and others have tried the same playbook and failed. Here's why.
America's Covert Campaign to Annex Greenland
Explore the covert US influence campaigns, strategic drivers, and historical grievances fueling America's ongoing geopolitical ambitions to annex
The Battles Ahead: Anticipating the World at War in 2026
Explore the geopolitical flashpoints of 2026, from escalating wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to rising violence in Latin America and Africa.
Is Armed Intervention in Haiti Inevitable?
Haiti's political collapse and gang warfare have prompted calls for armed intervention. Explore the crisis, the options, and the risks of action or
Canadian Defense Spending Is a Joke. Here's How to Fix It.
Canada's military faces a recruitment crisis, aging hardware, and budget cuts. An analysis of what went wrong and how specialization could offer a way
China Forces Concessions from Myanmar Rebels as Haiti Nears Collapse
China forces Myanmar rebels out of Lashio to protect pipelines, Poland's new president may complicate Ukraine support, and Haiti's capital nears gang
Costa Rica's Escalating Security Crisis: The New Cartel Battleground
Once a peaceful ecotourism oasis, Costa Rica is facing a historic surge in cartel-driven violence, mirroring the early stages of Ecuador's security
Could America Really Go to War with Mexico's Cartels?
Analysis of proposals for US military intervention against Mexican cartels, from missile strikes to special forces, and why the defense establishment
Global Crises: Haiti's Collapse to Russian NATO Threats
An in-depth geopolitical analysis of Haiti's systemic collapse, Russian probing of NATO, Chinese invasion logistics for Taiwan, and South Korean defense.