Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
236 Dispatches
How Russia Controls the Narrative: Inside the Kremlin's Global Information Warfare Campaign
Explore Russia's sophisticated disinformation campaigns, from social media manipulation to institutional infiltration, and the West's inadequate response.
NATO's History and Expansion (A Warographics Short Briefing)
This analysis examines NATO's History and Expansion (A Warographics Short Briefing) in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core development
Russia's Major Assault on Kharkiv: What You Need to Know
Analysis of Russia's May 2024 assault on Kharkiv Oblast, its strategic goals toward Chasiv Yar and Donbas, and what it means for Ukraine's defense.
Ukraine Aid is Finally On its Way. Will it Be Enough?
This analysis examines Ukraine Aid is Finally On its Way. Will it Be Enough? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfol
Canadian Defense Spending Is a Joke. Here's How to Fix It.
Canada's military faces a recruitment crisis, aging hardware, and budget cuts. An analysis of what went wrong and how specialization could offer a way
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.
Is the British Military Ready for a Major War?
An analysis of Britain's defence readiness, where manpower shortages, procurement failures, and ageing equipment leave the UK's tier-one status in question.
Vladimir Putin: The Making of a Modern Warlord
From a battered Leningrad courtyard to the Kremlin, the full arc of how Vladimir Putin built and consolidated absolute power over Russia.
South Korea: The Disruptor Reshaping the Global Balance of Power
How South Korea's arms-export boom, deepening US and Japan ties, and surging defense industry are turning a peninsula state into a global power broker.
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.
NATO's 2% Rule: Who Is (and Isn't) Paying Their Way
A clear-eyed look at NATO's 2% defense spending target—what it actually means, who hits it, and which members remain the alliance's freeriders.