Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
243 Dispatches
Russian Ships Are Circling British Waters: Mapping Britain's Undersea Vulnerabilities
Russian spy ships like the Yantar are surveying UK undersea cables and pipelines. Britain faces critical vulnerabilities to hybrid warfare attacks.
Russia's Ticking Time Bomb: The Looming Crisis of Returning Veterans
Over 1 million Russian soldiers returning from Ukraine face economic collapse, creating a security crisis. Nearly 500 violent incidents already linked to v
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
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?
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.
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.
Was Ukraine Really Behind the Nord Stream Sabotage? An Analysis of the German Investigation
Examining German intelligence findings on the Nord Stream pipeline explosions and Ukraine's alleged involvement in the September 2022 attack.
If The Ukraine War Ends…What Happens Next? The Strategic Calculus Behind a Frozen Conflict
Explore the strategic calculus behind a potential Ukraine-Russia ceasefire: territorial concessions, military buildup, and the race to prepare for renewed
Geopolitical Flashpoints: Venezuela, Irish Neutrality, Drone Carriers, and Regional Peace
Analysis of hypothetical US-Venezuela conflict, Ireland's defense vulnerabilities, revolutionary drone carrier warfare, and Armenia-Azerbaijan peace progre
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.
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
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.