Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
236 Dispatches
The Battle of Mogadishu: Anatomy of Black Hawk Down
How a routine snatch-and-grab raid in 1993 Mogadishu became the longest US firefight since Vietnam, and the strategic defeat that reshaped American policy.
Could and Should Ukraine Join NATO?
An in-depth analysis of whether Ukraine can and should join NATO, examining the strategic benefits, escalation risks, and alternative security
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.
What Sweden Brings to NATO: Military Strength Behind 200 Years of Neutrality
Sweden's NATO accession ends 200 years of neutrality. Explore what Stockholm's advanced military, Gripen jets, and strategic geography bring to the
Fire From the Sky: Inside Myanmar's Devastating Air War
How Myanmar's military junta has launched over 660 airstrikes against civilians since 2021, backed by Russian and Chinese aircraft sales.
Should the US Have Intervened in Syria in 2013?
Analysis of the 2013 US decision not to intervene in Syria after the Ghouta chemical attack, and how inaction shaped the war's outcome and global politics.
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
What Finland Brings to NATO: Manpower, Firepower, and Arctic Reach
Finland's NATO accession doubled the alliance's border with Russia. Explore what Helsinki's 280,000-strong reserve army and Arctic capabilities mean for
Death of the Tank? The Ukraine War's Biggest Myth
Russian armor has burned across Ukraine, yet the tank is not obsolete. The real lesson is combined arms warfare and the cost of Russian incompetence.
The Battle of Grozny: Urban Warfare and Total Destruction
How Chechen fighters trapped Russian columns in Grozny's streets, destroyed the Maikop Brigade, and fought a months-long urban battle from 1994 to 1995.