Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
243 Dispatches
Greenland's Strategic Value in the New Arctic Cold War
Explore why Greenland is the ultimate geopolitical prize. Discover the strategic value of its untapped resources and military importance in the Arctic.
How Can Ukraine Protect Itself After the War? A Strategic Analysis
Explore the strategic options for post-war Ukraine, from NATO security guarantees and the Taiwan porcupine model to Korean DMZ-style active deterrence.
Is Ukraine About to Suffer a Catastrophic Defeat?
Analysis of whether Ukraine faces a Kharkiv-style collapse as Russian forces advance post-Avdiivka, examining fortification gaps, manpower shortages, and
Rearmament: How Japan Plans to Become a Military Superpower
How Japan plans to become the world's third-largest defense spender, acquiring counterstrike capabilities and reshaping the Asia-Pacific balance of power.
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.
Moldova Elections: Russian Sabotage, Energy Threats, and the EU Referendum
Explore how Moldova's upcoming elections and EU referendum are being threatened by Russian hybrid warfare, disinformation, and a looming energy crisis.
Fire From the Sky: Inside Myanmar's Devastating Air War
How Myanmar's military junta has launched over 660 airstrikes against civilians since 2021, backed by Russian and Chinese aircraft sales.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Can the World Prevent Another Caucasus War?
Explore the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, its devastating blockade, the collapse of Russian authority, and how Turkey, Iran, and the EU shape another potential
NATO's Response to Russian Airspace Aggression Over Poland
Analyze Russia's drone incursions into NATO airspace over Poland, Operation Eastern Sentry, and the strategic defense options for a proportional response.
Occupied Ukraine: The Geopolitical Consequences of a Total Russian Victory
An in-depth geopolitical analysis of a hypothetical total Russian occupation of Ukraine, exploring the military collapse and partisan resistance.
Operation Unthinkable: Churchill's Secret Plan to Attack Stalin
How Churchill ordered a top-secret plan to attack the Soviet Union in 1945, the military calculus behind it, and why it was ultimately shelved.
Is Poland Europe's Next Military Superpower?
Poland is spending billions on tanks, HIMARS, and Apache helicopters to build Europe's strongest military east of France. A look at Warsaw's defense surge.