Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
236 Dispatches
Inmate 4859: The Spy Who Volunteered to Be Imprisoned in Auschwitz
How Polish officer Witold Pilecki got himself arrested, infiltrated Auschwitz, built a resistance network inside the death camp, escaped, and was later executed by communist Poland.
Will Georgia Ever Join NATO? Inside Tbilisi's Stalled Alliance Bid
Overwhelmingly pro-Western Georgia is constitutionally bound to seek NATO membership, yet its own government is sabotaging the bid. Here is why.
The Fall of Nagorno-Karabakh: Geopolitical Fallout in the South Caucasus
Analyze the fall of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijani forces, the resulting humanitarian crisis, and the broader geopolitical impact on the South Caucasus.
The Wagner Group, Evolving: Cossack Camps, Rosgvardia, and the Africa Corps
How the Wagner Group survived Prigozhin's death—folding into Russia's National Guard at home and rebranding as the Africa Corps abroad under Putin's command.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Can the World Prevent Another Caucasus War?
Explore the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, its devastating blockade, the collapse of Russian authority, and how Turkey, Iran, and the EU shape another potential
The Attack of the Dead Men: WWI's Most Brutal Last Stand at Osowiec Fortress
How roughly 100 gas-poisoned Russian defenders routed 7,000 German troops at Osowiec Fortress in August 1915, in WWI's most legendary last stand.
Putin and North Korea: How Russia Is Becoming a Pariah State
How Russia's desperation for artillery shells is driving Putin toward North Korea, risking global isolation and shifting the balance of power in Kim Jong
The Syrian Civil War: A Downward Spiral to Madness
A comprehensive account of the Syrian Civil War from 2011 to present, covering the Assad regime, rebel factions, ISIS, foreign intervention, and
Strategic Autonomy: Can Europe Ever Defend Itself Without America?
Explore Europe's struggle for strategic autonomy. Despite decades of rhetoric, Ukraine war exposed continent's dependence on US military power and defense
The Death of Yevgeny Prigozhin: Inside the Crash That Ended Wagner's Warlord
How Yevgeny Prigozhin's jet fell from the sky two months after his march on Moscow, who likely killed him, and what it means for the Wagner Group.
The Black Sea Grain Deal: Russia's Plan to Hold the World Hostage
How Russia weaponized the Black Sea Grain Initiative, threatening global food security to gain leverage over Ukraine, NATO, and the developing world.
Counting the Dead: How Many Russians Have Really Died in Ukraine?
How many Russians have died in Ukraine? From official denials to BBC investigations and statistical analysis, the methods behind counting the true toll.