Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
236 Dispatches
Ukraine and the Nuclear Option: Historical Reality vs. Deterrence
Explore the history of Ukraine's Soviet-era nuclear arsenal, the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, and the geopolitical realities of modern nuclear deterrence.
B-2 Stealth Bombers Strike Yemen as US and Russia Escalate Operations in Syria
US deploys B-2 stealth bombers against Houthi targets in Yemen while Russia intensifies bombing in Syria. Multi-front escalation raises conflict risks.
The Art of War: How Artillery Shaped Battlefields Across Centuries
From medieval cannons to modern howitzers, how artillery has dominated battlefields for centuries and why it remains central to warfare today.
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.
How Gabon Became the Linchpin of Russia's Shadow Fleet and Sanctions Evasion Strategy
How Gabon became the world's fastest-growing ship registry, enabling Russia's thousand-vessel shadow fleet to evade Western sanctions on oil exports.
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.
Why Russia, China, and North Korea Abandoned Iran
When Israel and America bombed Iran, the Axis of Upheaval did nothing. Here is why Russia, China, and North Korea left their partner to fight alone.
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
America's Nuclear Strategy Pivots to China: Preparing for a Three-Against-One Nuclear Threat
Biden's 2024 Nuclear Employment Guidance shifts US deterrence from Russia to China for the first time, preparing for coordinated threats from China, Russia
Germany's Debt-Brake Crisis: How Constitutional Fiscal Rules Are Undermining Ukraine's Defense
Germany imposes moratorium on new military aid to Ukraine due to constitutional debt limits, threatening Europe's second-largest donor and emboldening Puti