Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
236 Dispatches
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.
China's Wa State, Russia's Sahel Collapse, Colombia's Slide, and the ISIS Comeback
Four flashpoints converge in 2025: China's Wa State proxy in Myanmar, Wagner's Sahel exit, Colombia's security crisis, and an ISIS resurgence in Iraq and Syria.
The Wagner Group: Autopsy of a Shadow Army and Its Global Footprint
Discover the intricate operational history, strategic combat deployments, and the dramatic mutiny of the Wagner Group, Russia's most notorious mercenary
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
Wagner Group Retreats as JNIM Overruns Mali
The Wagner Group is fleeing Mali as the JNIM terror network launches devastating offensives across the Sahel. Discover the impact of this Russian retreat.
China Forces Concessions from Myanmar Rebels as Haiti Nears Collapse
China forces Myanmar rebels out of Lashio to protect pipelines, Poland's new president may complicate Ukraine support, and Haiti's capital nears gang
Operation Spiderweb: How Ukraine Changed Warfare Forever
Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb used smuggled drones to destroy Russian strategic bombers, signaling a permanent shift in modern warfare and global defense.
Russia's Summer Push, Pakistan's New Strongman, Chagos Deal, Iran Nuclear Talks
Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine, Pakistan’s new field marshal, the Chagos handover to Mauritius, and where the US–Iran nuclear talks now stand.
What If BRICS Became a Military Alliance?
A defense analysis of whether the BRICS bloc could become a NATO-style military alliance, its combined firepower, and why collective defense remains unlikely.
Russia‑Taliban Pact, Israel’s Gaza Endgame, Hungary ICC Exit, Africa Drone Surge
A wave of strategic recalibrations is reshaping the global security map. In the spring of 2025, Moscow stripped the Taliban of its terrorist label, Israel