Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
243 Dispatches
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
Ukraine's Counteroffensive Has Failed...
Few subjects in modern military history command as much attention and fascination as Ukraine's Counteroffensive Has Failed.... Behind the headlines and pop
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
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
Who is Mark Rutte, NATO's New Leader?
This analysis examines Who is Mark Rutte, NATO's New Leader? in historical and strategic context. It traces how the core developments unfolded, which insti
America Has Turned on Ukraine. Here’s Why.
America Turns on Ukraine: What the Heck is Going On? (Author: Morris M.) To call it Ukraine’s week from hell is - if anything - an understatement. Not sinc
Can NATO Beat Russia Without the United States? An Arsenal Analysis.
Can NATO Beat Russia Without the United States? A WarFronts Arsenal Analysis. Introduction. It’s the war that no European leader wants, and the war that ev
Is Russia's Economy Starting to Crack? And More.
Situation Room 2.17.2025: Indian Airshow Spotlights Air Power Woes; Battles Continue in the Congo. Indian Airshow Spotlights Air Power Woes. Next up, we tr
Russia’s Quiet Libyan Gambit: A New Frontier in Its Global Strategy
As the war in Ukraine dominates headlines, Moscow is quietly reshaping its global posture in a direction few have noticed. The pivot toward Libya—an arena
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‑Taliban Pact, Israel’s Gaza Endgame, Hungary ICC Exit, Africa Drone Surge
A wave of strategic recalibrations is reshaping the global security map. In the spring of 2025, Moscow stripped the Taliban of its terrorist label, Israel
Russian Propaganda In Africa: It's Worse Than You Think
Russian Propaganda In Africa: It's Worse Than You Think (Author: Wilfred M. Waimiri) It’s insidious in its simplicity. A carefully worded tweet, a viral ch