Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
235 Dispatches
Sudan: The Proxy War the World Is Ignoring
How Sudan's civil war became a proxy conflict involving Iran, Russia, UAE, and Ukraine — and why its collapse could reshape geopolitics for decades.
Vladimir Putin Wins His Forever Election. Now What?
Putin coasted to a fifth presidential term with 88.48% of the vote. How he controls Russia's electoral process and what his next six years will bring.
Wagner Is Coming Back: What It Means for the World
The Wagner Group is not dead — it is evolving. From Rosgvardia integration to the new Africa Corps, Russia's mercenary force is reshaping global power.
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
Avdiivka Has Fallen — Can Ukraine Still Win the War?
After nearly a decade of resistance, Avdiivka fell to Russian forces. What caused the collapse, what comes next, and what the West must do now.
Trump Could Abandon NATO: Could Europe Survive without America?
Analysis of Trump's threat to abandon NATO Article 5, Europe's military readiness, and whether the alliance could defend against Russia without US support.
Russia's Heating Grid Collapse Unleashes Rare Discontent Amid War
Russia's aging heating grid is failing across dozens of regions in bitter cold, exposing decades of neglect and straining wartime morale as support
Should (and Could) Hungary Be Expelled From NATO?
Examining whether NATO can legally expel Hungary, how Viktor Orban's vetoes threaten Western unity, and what Budapest's ties to Russia and China mean for
Scorched-Earth Policy: The Art of Total Destruction in Warfare
Explore the history and devastating impact of scorched-earth warfare, from ancient Rome and Napoleon's Russia to modern conflicts in Ukraine and Myanmar.
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.
The Fall of Nagorno-Karabakh: Geopolitical Fallout in the South Caucasus
Analyze the fall of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani forces, the resulting humanitarian crisis, and the broader geopolitical impact on the South Caucasus.
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