Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
243 Dispatches
Trump Could Abandon NATO: Could Europe Survive without America?
Analysis of Trump's threat to abandon NATO Article 5, Europe's military readiness, and whether the alliance could defend against Russia without US support.
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.
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.
The Wagner Group: Autopsy of a Shadow Army and Its Global Footprint
Discover the intricate operational history, strategic combat deployments, and the dramatic mutiny of the Wagner Group, Russia's most notorious mercenary
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.
Wagner Group Retreats as JNIM Overruns Mali
The Wagner Group is fleeing Mali as the JNIM terror network launches devastating offensives across the Sahel. Discover the impact of this Russian retreat.
Western Tanks in Ukraine: Have They Lived Up to the Hype?
A detailed analysis of Western tanks sent to Ukraine — Leopard 1, Leopard 2, Challenger 2, M1 Abrams — examining losses, expert assessments, and combat
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
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
Where Is Russia's T-14 Armata Super Tank?
Despite its revolutionary specifications, Russia's T-14 Armata remains absent from Ukraine. Explore the mechanical failures and economics halting
This Is the NATO Nation Russia Will Attack First
An in-depth analysis of why Estonia’s geography, demographics, and military size make it the most likely first target if Russia decides to attack NATO.
Why Russia's 2025 Summer Offensive Is Failing to Achieve Decisive Breakthroughs
Despite manpower advantages, Russia's 2025 summer offensive has yielded minimal gains at the cost of catastrophic troop casualties across the Donbas.