Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
235 Dispatches
The War in Ukraine Could End Fast: Breakthrough Negotiations and Potential Compromises
Russia and Ukraine signal willingness to compromise. Trump-Putin summit sparks potential ceasefire talks with territorial concessions and security guarante
Is This the End of the Wagner Group? Russia's Endgame in the Central African Republic
Russia demands Wagner's replacement with Africa Corps in CAR. Explore the mercenary group's deep roots, resistance, and Putin's limited options.
Can Donald Trump End the War in Ukraine? Inside the High-Stakes Alaska Summit
Trump meets Putin in Alaska to negotiate Ukraine's fate. But Ukraine won't have a seat at the table. What could this mean for the war?
Why High-Profile Russians Keep Falling Out of Buildings: A Pattern of Mysterious Deaths
Since 2022, high-profile Russians have died in suspicious falls from buildings at unprecedented rates. Explore the pattern, victims, and theories.
The Nuclear Cascade: How the World Could Have Twenty Nuclear Powers by 2040
How Poland, South Korea, and Iran could trigger a nuclear cascade, potentially creating 20+ nuclear-armed states by 2040.
Zelensky's Anti-Corruption Law Sparks Ukraine's First Major Wartime Protests
Thousands of Ukrainians protested draft law 12414, which threatened to dismantle independent anti-corruption institutions. Zelensky backpedaled after publi
Has World War III Already Started? Analyzing Global Conflict Escalation and Geopolitical Realignment
Examining whether WWIII has begun amid Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan conflicts. Analysis of geopolitical escalation, great power competition, and emerging global di
Houthi Rebels Sink Two Ships in Red Sea as Ukraine Expands Anti-Russia Operations in Africa
Houthi rebels sink two ships in Red Sea with advanced tactics. Ukraine expands military partnerships in Africa to counter Russian influence.
Russian Power in the Caucasus Is Collapsing: How Azerbaijan Exposed Moscow's Declining Influence
Azerbaijan publicly defied Russia by raiding Sputnik offices and arresting Russian citizens. The incident reveals Moscow's weakened influence across the po
America Halts Weapon Deliveries to Ukraine as Russian Airstrikes Intensify
The US has frozen critical weapons deliveries to Ukraine including Patriot interceptors and Stinger systems as Russian aerial attacks intensify dramaticall
Playing for Points: How Ukraine Turned Its Front Line Into a Video Game
How Ukraine turned drone warfare into a video game with points, leaderboards, and rewards to boost efficiency against Russia.
Russia and China Abandoned Iran: Why the Axis of Upheaval Failed Its Partner
Analysis of why Russia, China, and North Korea failed to support Iran during Israeli and US strikes, exposing weaknesses in anti-Western alliances.