Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
243 Dispatches
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.
The Second Chechen War: Inside Putin's First Invasion
How the Second Chechen War shaped Putin's rise to power, from the apartment bombings to the siege of Grozny and a decade-long insurgency.
A Protest Movement Could Send Serbia Back to War: The Balkan Crisis Explained
Explore how a massive protest movement in Serbia, regional tensions in Kosovo, and rising political authoritarianism are pushing the Balkans toward
The Seven Weeks' War: How Prussia Defeated Austria and Reshaped Europe
How Prussia's 1866 war against Austria destroyed the German Confederation, launched German unification, and reshaped the balance of power across Europe.
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
Should Ireland Join NATO? The Case for and Against Ending Neutrality
Ireland's military neutrality faces its biggest test since WWII. Explore the NATO debate, defense gaps, Russian threats, and Dublin's path forward.
Should the US Have Intervened in Syria in 2013?
Analysis of the 2013 US decision not to intervene in Syria after the Ghouta chemical attack, and how inaction shaped the war's outcome and global politics.
To Save the Soviets: Russia's Last Communist Coup Attempt
How eight hardline Soviet officials staged a failed coup against Gorbachev in August 1991, accelerating the collapse of the Soviet Union and ending the
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.
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
Terror in Paris: Why Everyone Is So Concerned About the Olympics
An analysis of terror threats facing the 2024 Paris Olympics, from jihadist plots and Russian sabotage to drone vulnerabilities and France's layered
Transnistria War: Moldova's Pro-Russian Insurgency of 1992
How the 1992 Transnistria War set the precedent for post-Soviet conflicts, from separatist militias to Russian military intervention in Moldova.