Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
235 Dispatches
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.
How Bakhmut Became Europe's Deadliest Post-WWII Battle
How the small Ukrainian city of Bakhmut became the site of Europe's deadliest battle since 1945, with tens of thousands killed on both sides.
Will the F-16 Turn the Tide in Ukraine?
Analysis of how F-16 Fighting Falcons could reshape the air war in Ukraine, from pilot training and logistics to battlefield impact and strategic outcomes.
What Sweden Brings to NATO: Military Strength Behind 200 Years of Neutrality
Sweden's NATO accession ends 200 years of neutrality. Explore what Stockholm's advanced military, Gripen jets, and strategic geography bring to the
Fire From the Sky: Inside Myanmar's Devastating Air War
How Myanmar's military junta has launched over 660 airstrikes against civilians since 2021, backed by Russian and Chinese aircraft sales.
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.
What Finland Brings to NATO: Manpower, Firepower, and Arctic Reach
Finland's NATO accession doubled the alliance's border with Russia. Explore what Helsinki's 280,000-strong reserve army and Arctic capabilities mean for
The Battle of Grozny: Urban Warfare and Total Destruction
How Chechen fighters trapped Russian columns in Grozny's streets, destroyed the Maikop Brigade, and fought a months-long urban battle from 1994 to 1995.
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.
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
Countdown to War: How Nazi Germany Prepared for World War II
From the Treaty of Versailles to the invasion of Poland, how the Nazi regime reorganized German society and economy toward total war.
Is Poland Europe's Next Military Superpower?
Poland is spending billions on tanks, HIMARS, and Apache helicopters to build Europe's strongest military east of France. A look at Warsaw's defense surge.