Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
243 Dispatches
Ukraine's Corruption Crisis: Operation Midas and the Fight for Survival
Discover how Operation Midas uncovered a $100 million corruption scandal in Ukraine's energy sector and the existential threat it poses to the defensive
2014 Ukraine Crisis: The Real Beginning of the War with Russia
How Russia's war in Ukraine truly began in 2014 — from revolution and Crimea's annexation to separatist battles, a downed airliner, and the Minsk
Air Supremacy: Why Control of the Skies Decides Modern Wars
How air supremacy is defined, achieved, and has shaped every major conflict from World War I to Ukraine — and what the future of aerial warfare holds.
Aleksandr Dugin: The 21st-Century Rasputin Behind Russia's War
Who is Aleksandr Dugin? Explore the ideology of neo-Eurasianism, his influence on Putin's geopolitical strategy, and his role in Russia's war against
America Isn't Ready for a Major War — Here's Why That Should Worry You
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy warns the US is unprepared for a major conflict. Key findings on military gaps, adversary strength, and
Analyzing Global Decline, Border Crises, and the Changing Geopolitical Order
An in-depth analysis of America's shifting global influence, neglected conflicts in Sudan and Myanmar, and rising geopolitical tensions across the globe.
The Battles Ahead: Anticipating the World at War in 2026
Explore the geopolitical flashpoints of 2026, from escalating wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to rising violence in Latin America and Africa.
The Art of War: The Anatomy and Global History of Rebellion
Explore the fundamental mechanics of rebellion, from ancient uprisings in Athens to modern insurgencies in the Middle East, Myanmar, and global
The Art of War: How Artillery Shaped Battlefields Across Centuries
From medieval cannons to modern howitzers, how artillery has dominated battlefields for centuries and why it remains central to warfare today.
The Art of War: Proxy Warfare Through the Ages
How major powers use proxy warfare to fight without direct conflict — from Byzantine politics to Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, and the new Cold War.
The Attack of the Dead Men: WWI's Most Brutal Last Stand at Osowiec Fortress
How roughly 100 gas-poisoned Russian defenders routed 7,000 German troops at Osowiec Fortress in August 1915, in WWI's most legendary last stand.
Avdiivka Has Fallen — Can Ukraine Still Win the War?
After nearly a decade of resistance, Avdiivka fell to Russian forces. What caused the collapse, what comes next, and what the West must do now.