Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
235 Dispatches
The Battle of Khasham: When Wagner Commandos and US Special Operators Clashed
How 30 US commandos and allied air power destroyed a 500-strong Wagner and Syrian force at Khasham in February 2018, the first US-Russia clash since the
Global Flashpoints: Israeli Strikes, Ukrainian Drones, and Chinese Espionage
An in-depth analysis of recent geopolitical events, including Israeli airstrikes in Syria, Ukrainian drone swarms in Russia, and Chinese espionage in New
The Resurgence of the Syrian Civil War: Escalating Violence in 2024
Discover how the Syrian Civil War is restarting in 2024, driven by an ISIS resurgence, lucrative drug trades, and escalating regional violence.
America Isn't Ready for a Major War — Here's Why That Should Worry You
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy warns the US is unprepared for a major conflict. Key findings on military gaps, adversary strength, and
Terror in Paris: Why Everyone Is So Concerned About the Olympics
An analysis of terror threats facing the 2024 Paris Olympics, from jihadist plots and Russian sabotage to drone vulnerabilities and France's layered
Aleksandr Dugin: The 21st-Century Rasputin Behind Russia's War
Who is Aleksandr Dugin? Explore the ideology of neo-Eurasianism, his influence on Putin's geopolitical strategy, and his role in Russia's war against
Western Tanks in Ukraine: Have They Lived Up to the Hype?
A detailed analysis of Western tanks sent to Ukraine — Leopard 1, Leopard 2, Challenger 2, M1 Abrams — examining losses, expert assessments, and combat
Counting the Dead: How Many Have Really Died in Ukraine?
Analysis of verified Russian and Ukrainian casualty data from BBC-Mediazona counts, probate registry models, and the UA Losses database reveals staggering
Emmanuel Macron's Russia Strategy: Four Dimensional Chess, or Tic Tac Toe?
Analyzing Emmanuel Macron's push for strategic ambiguity on NATO troop deployment to Ukraine, the allied backlash, and whether the gambit can deter Russia.
Power Projection: How Nations Extend Military Force Beyond Their Borders
How nations project military power far beyond their territory, from Alexander the Great to modern carrier fleets, and why it matters more than ever.
Russia's Major Assault on Kharkiv: What You Need to Know
Analysis of Russia's May 2024 assault on Kharkiv Oblast, its strategic goals toward Chasiv Yar and Donbas, and what it means for Ukraine's defense.
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