Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
235 Dispatches
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
Europe's Sixth-Generation Fighter in Deep Trouble as Alliance Infighting Threatens FCAS Program
Europe's sixth-generation fighter FCAS faces collapse amid Dassault-Airbus infighting. France may go it alone as Russia escalates Ukraine offensive.
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
Betrayal in Munich: America's Stunning Rebuke of NATO and Ukraine at the 2025 Security Conference
Analysis of the 2025 Munich Security Conference where the US signaled reduced NATO commitment, excluded Ukraine from Russia talks, and shifted transatlanti
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.
Gaza Ceasefire Agreement and Regional Geopolitical Shifts in the Middle East and North Africa
Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement reached January 2025. Assad's fall triggers Russian repositioning in Libya while Turkey expands Mediterranean influence.
World War Three: Who Would Fight, Who Would Ally, and Where the Battles Would Rage
Analysis of hypothetical WW3 coalitions: Western bloc vs Axis of Disorder, key allies, fence-sitters, and three primary theatres of conflict.
Finland Considers Withdrawing from Ottawa Treaty to Reintroduce Anti-Personnel Land Mines
Finland evaluates withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty to reintroduce anti-personnel land mines as a defensive measure against Russian aggression.
Tulsi Gabbard's DNI Nomination: Why the Global Intelligence Community Is in Crisis
Why Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence has alarmed the global intelligence community and threatens Five Eyes alliance.
Frozen Conflicts Under Trump 2.0: Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey's Flashpoints
Explore how Trump's second term could impact frozen conflicts in Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey—and why these geopolitical flashpoints matter.
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.
B-2 Stealth Bombers Strike Yemen as US and Russia Escalate Operations in Syria
US deploys B-2 stealth bombers against Houthi targets in Yemen while Russia intensifies bombing in Syria. Multi-front escalation raises conflict risks.