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

Ukraine's Sea Drones are Getting Crazy
This analysis examines Ukraine's Sea Drones are Getting Crazy in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which inst

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

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

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

Ukraine's Counteroffensive: Has It Failed?
The sun sets over the Dnieper, casting an eerie glow on the battered landscape of Eastern Ukraine. Two months into Kyiv's much-anticipated counteroffensive

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.

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

Weaponized Consumer Drones: The Next Revolution in Warfare?
In the skies over Ukraine, drones originally designed for hobbyists are now delivering grenades to frontline trenches. TJ Ballard documented the first

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

This Is Ukraine’s Moment of Truth.
This Is Ukraine’s Moment of Truth. Introduction. Ukraine has been offered a peace—and if Ukraine accepts, then it will hand Russia the victory that it’s sa

Russia May Be Planning a False-Flag Attack Against NATO.
Russia May Be Planning a False-Flag Attack Against NATO. Introduction. All warfare is based on deception, and when Vladimir Putin fights a war, deception w

Russia's Summer Push, Pakistan's New Strongman, Chagos Deal, Iran Nuclear Talks
As the world confronts a cascade of flashpoints, four developments are reshaping the strategic landscape. Russia has launched a massive summer offensive in
