Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
243 Dispatches
How Russia Gaslights the World: Putin's Decades-Long Campaign of Denial and Disinformation
Examine Russia's systematic geopolitical gaslighting under Putin: from Crimea to Ukraine invasion, sabotage across Europe, and escalating NATO provocations
How to Protect a Ukrainian DMZ: Europe's Challenge in Deterring Future Russian Aggression
How European forces can deter Russian aggression in post-ceasefire Ukraine without major US troop deployment, leveraging air, naval, and coalition strategi
Israel's Airstrike on Qatar: Why the Middle East Crisis Just Escalated Dramatically
Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar, killing 6. Ceasefire talks collapse, regional diplomacy shattered. NATO risks escalation if Turkey targeted next.
North Korean Troops Are Failing in Kursk, But That May Not Matter to Kim Jong-Un
North Korean soldiers suffer heavy losses in Kursk, but Kim Jong-Un views the deployment as a strategic win regardless of battlefield performance.
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.
Rinat Akhmetov: Ukraine's Richest Man and Most Complicated Backer
Explore Rinat Akhmetov's rise from Donetsk to Ukraine's wealthiest oligarch, his controversial past, and his critical role in the war.
Russia's Campaign to Rig Moldova's Elections: A Test Case for Hybrid Warfare
How Russia is using disinformation, cash payments, and bot farms to influence Moldova's elections and test hybrid warfare tactics against democracy.
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.
Russia Launches Unprecedented Drone Attack on NATO Member Poland
Russia launches unprecedented coordinated drone attack on NATO member Poland. NATO fighter jets intercept multiple drones. Analysis of strategic implicatio
Russian Intelligence Leak Exposes Deep Fears of Chinese Espionage and Territorial Ambitions
Leaked FSB document reveals China conducts extensive espionage in Russia despite their strategic partnership, targeting military technology and territorial
Russian Museum Tanks on the Frontlines: Separating Fact from Fiction in Ukraine
Investigation into claims Russia deploys museum tanks in Ukraine. Evidence analysis of T-34, T-62 deployments and military reserves.
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