Eastern Europe

Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.

243 Dispatches

Will the F-16 Turn the Tide in Ukraine?
Military & Defense

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.

Simon Whistler · March 4, 2026
Will Turkey and Greece Go to War Over the Aegean?
Geopolitics & Strategy

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.

Simon Whistler · March 4, 2026
Operation Spiderweb: How Ukraine Changed Warfare Forever
Military & Defense

Operation Spiderweb: How Ukraine Changed Warfare Forever

Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb used smuggled drones to destroy Russian strategic bombers, signaling a permanent shift in modern warfare and global defense.

Simon Whistler · March 3, 2026
Ukraine's Deep Strike Campaign: Crippling Russia's Oil Refining Capacity
Conflicts & Crises

Ukraine's Deep Strike Campaign: Crippling Russia's Oil Refining Capacity

Discover how Ukraine's relentless deep strike drone campaign targets Russian oil refineries, causing domestic fuel shortages and escalating economic

Simon Whistler · March 3, 2026
Forging a New Era: The Franco-Prussian War's Lasting Impact
Military History

Forging a New Era: The Franco-Prussian War's Lasting Impact

Learn about the Franco-Prussian War's origins, key events, and lasting impact on European politics and society

Simon Whistler · February 27, 2026
Iceland's Victory in the Cod Wars: A Diplomatic and Naval Triumph
Geopolitics & Strategy

Iceland's Victory in the Cod Wars: A Diplomatic and Naval Triumph

Learn how Iceland won the Cod Wars against the UK, securing its fishing rights and shaping international maritime law

Simon Whistler · February 27, 2026
Is Russia about to REVOLUTIONISE its Maritime Trade?
Conflicts & Crises

Is Russia about to REVOLUTIONISE its Maritime Trade?

This analysis examines Is Russia about to REVOLUTIONISE its Maritime Trade? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfold

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
NATO's History and Expansion (A Warographics Short Briefing)
Conflicts & Crises

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

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Pax Russica: Will Russia's Defeat Lead to More Wars?
Geopolitics & Strategy

Pax Russica: Will Russia's Defeat Lead to More Wars?

As Russia teeters on the brink of defeat in Ukraine, a pivotal question emerges: what happens when the regional policeman falls? The potential collapse of

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Russia's Energy War Loss: A Geopolitical Analysis
Geopolitics & Strategy

Russia's Energy War Loss: A Geopolitical Analysis

When Russian troops crossed into Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin anticipated a swift victory and a continent held hostage by energy dependence.

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Russian Cyber-Aggression: War Against the West
Geopolitics & Strategy

Russian Cyber-Aggression: War Against the West

In the digital age, the Cold War never truly ended. Instead, it evolved into a shadowy conflict playing out in the shadows of the internet. Russia, under

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026
Ukraine Aid is Finally On its Way. Will it Be Enough?
Conflicts & Crises

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

Simon Whistler · February 26, 2026