Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
235 Dispatches
The Attack of the Dead Men: WWI's Most Brutal Last Stand at Osowiec Fortress
How roughly 100 gas-poisoned Russian defenders routed 7,000 German troops at Osowiec Fortress in August 1915, in WWI's most legendary last stand.
Putin and North Korea: How Russia Is Becoming a Pariah State
How Russia's desperation for artillery shells is driving Putin toward North Korea, risking global isolation and shifting the balance of power in Kim Jong
The Syrian Civil War: A Downward Spiral to Madness
A comprehensive account of the Syrian Civil War from 2011 to present, covering the Assad regime, rebel factions, ISIS, foreign intervention, and
The Black Sea Grain Deal: Russia's Plan to Hold the World Hostage
How Russia weaponized the Black Sea Grain Initiative, threatening global food security to gain leverage over Ukraine, NATO, and the developing world.
Counting the Dead: How Many Russians Have Really Died in Ukraine?
How many Russians have died in Ukraine? From official denials to BBC investigations and statistical analysis, the methods behind counting the true toll.
The Art of War: Proxy Warfare Through the Ages
How major powers use proxy warfare to fight without direct conflict — from Byzantine politics to Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, and the new Cold War.
Russia's Disappearing Generals: Purges, Loyalty Tests, and the Wagner Fallout
Russia's generals face purges and disappearances after Wagner's failed coup. Who survived, who vanished, and what it means for Putin's grip on power.
Air Supremacy: Why Control of the Skies Decides Modern Wars
How air supremacy is defined, achieved, and has shaped every major conflict from World War I to Ukraine — and what the future of aerial warfare holds.
Will Turkey and Greece Go to War Over the Aegean?
Explore the Turkey-Greece Aegean dispute — from territorial waters and airspace violations to Cyprus and the risk of a NATO-member war.
Can Germany Really Become Europe's Great Military Power?
Can Germany fulfill its Zeitenwende promise and become Europe's leading military power? An analysis of Berlin's rearmament drive, obstacles, and prospects.
Frozen Conflicts: Predicting the Sites of Future Wars
Frozen conflicts from Taiwan to Kosovo to northeast Syria represent the most likely sites of future wars. Learn how these unresolved wars reignite.
Russia's Apparent Coup Attempt: What Just Happened?
Analysis of the Wagner Group's June 2023 march on Moscow, Prigozhin's rebellion against Russia's military leadership, and the implications for Putin's