Eastern Europe

Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.

236 Dispatches

World War Three: Who Would Fight, Who Would Ally, and Where the Battles Would Rage
Geopolitics & Strategy

World War Three: Who Would Fight, Who Would Ally, and Where the Battles Would Rage

Analysis of hypothetical WW3 coalitions: Western bloc vs Axis of Disorder, key allies, fence-sitters, and three primary theatres of conflict.

Simon Whistler · January 19, 2025
Greenland's Strategic Value in the New Arctic Cold War
Geopolitics & Strategy

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.

Simon Whistler · January 15, 2025
Finland Considers Withdrawing from Ottawa Treaty to Reintroduce Anti-Personnel Land Mines
Military & Defense

Finland Considers Withdrawing from Ottawa Treaty to Reintroduce Anti-Personnel Land Mines

Finland evaluates withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty to reintroduce anti-personnel land mines as a defensive measure against Russian aggression.

Simon Whistler · January 10, 2025
Conflicts to Watch in 2026: The World's Flashpoints Go Hot
Geopolitics & Strategy

Conflicts to Watch in 2026: The World's Flashpoints Go Hot

A region-by-region forecast of 2026's most dangerous flashpoints, from Venezuela and Ecuador to Syria, the Horn of Africa, Sudan, Ukraine, and Taiwan.

Simon Whistler · January 3, 2025
Russia's Demographic Time Bomb: A Population in Collapse
Geopolitics & Strategy

Russia's Demographic Time Bomb: A Population in Collapse

Analyze the root causes of Russia's demographic crisis, from Soviet-era policies to the devastating impact of the Ukraine war on a shrinking population.

Simon Whistler · December 26, 2024
How Can Ukraine Protect Itself After the War? A Strategic Analysis
Geopolitics & Strategy

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.

Simon Whistler · December 10, 2024
Where Is Russia's T-14 Armata Super Tank?
Military & Defense

Where Is Russia's T-14 Armata Super Tank?

Despite its revolutionary specifications, Russia's T-14 Armata remains absent from Ukraine. Explore the mechanical failures and economics halting

Simon Whistler · November 26, 2024
The Art of War: The Anatomy and Global History of Rebellion
Conflicts & Crises

The Art of War: The Anatomy and Global History of Rebellion

Explore the fundamental mechanics of rebellion, from ancient uprisings in Athens to modern insurgencies in the Middle East, Myanmar, and global

Simon Whistler · November 23, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard's DNI Nomination: Why the Global Intelligence Community Is in Crisis
Geopolitics & Strategy

Tulsi Gabbard's DNI Nomination: Why the Global Intelligence Community Is in Crisis

Why Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence has alarmed the global intelligence community and threatens Five Eyes alliance.

Simon Whistler · November 20, 2024
Frozen Conflicts Under Trump 2.0: Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey's Flashpoints
Geopolitics & Strategy

Frozen Conflicts Under Trump 2.0: Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey's Flashpoints

Explore how Trump's second term could impact frozen conflicts in Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey—and why these geopolitical flashpoints matter.

Simon Whistler · November 15, 2024
Russia's Nuclear Drills, Historic G7 Loans, and Turkey's Asymmetric War
Geopolitics & Strategy

Russia's Nuclear Drills, Historic G7 Loans, and Turkey's Asymmetric War

Analyze Russia's large-scale nuclear retaliation drills, the G7's historic $50 billion loan to Ukraine, and Turkey's military response to the TUSAS attack.

Simon Whistler · November 4, 2024
Russian Museum Tanks on the Frontlines: Separating Fact from Fiction in Ukraine
Conflicts & Crises

Russian Museum Tanks on the Frontlines: Separating Fact from Fiction in Ukraine

Investigation into claims Russia deploys museum tanks in Ukraine. Evidence analysis of T-34, T-62 deployments and military reserves.

Simon Whistler · October 31, 2024