Eastern Europe

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

235 Dispatches

Ukraine's Sea Drones are Getting Crazy
Conflicts & Crises

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

Simon Whistler · February 26, 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
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
Ukraine's Counteroffensive: Has It Failed?
Conflicts & Crises

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

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
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
Weaponized Consumer Drones: The Next Revolution in Warfare?
Geopolitics & Strategy

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

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
This Is Ukraine’s Moment of Truth.
Conflicts & Crises

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

Simon Whistler · February 25, 2026
Russia May Be Planning a False-Flag Attack Against NATO.
Conflicts & Crises

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

Simon Whistler · February 25, 2026
Russia's Summer Push, Pakistan's New Strongman, Chagos Deal, Iran Nuclear Talks
Geopolitics & Strategy

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

Simon Whistler · February 25, 2026