Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Russia, NATO posture, deterrence, and the wider security architecture of Eastern Europe.
243 Dispatches
How Bakhmut Became Europe's Deadliest Post-WWII Battle
How the small Ukrainian city of Bakhmut became the site of Europe's deadliest battle since 1945, with tens of thousands killed on both sides.
Are the Baltic Republics Ready for a Russian Invasion?
An in-depth geopolitical analysis of the Baltic republics' military readiness, strategic vulnerabilities, and total defense doctrines against Russian
The Battle of Grozny: Urban Warfare and Total Destruction
How Chechen fighters trapped Russian columns in Grozny's streets, destroyed the Maikop Brigade, and fought a months-long urban battle from 1994 to 1995.
The Battle of Khasham: When Wagner Commandos and US Special Operators Clashed
How 30 US commandos and allied air power destroyed a 500-strong Wagner and Syrian force at Khasham in February 2018, the first US-Russia clash since the
The Black Sea Grain Deal: Russia's Plan to Hold the World Hostage
How Russia weaponized the Black Sea Grain Initiative, threatening global food security to gain leverage over Ukraine, NATO, and the developing world.
Burkina Faso: The World's Most-Neglected War
How Burkina Faso became the world's most neglected crisis, with 60% of the country under jihadist control, two million civilians besieged, and rising
Can Germany Really Become Europe's Great Military Power?
Can Germany fulfill its Zeitenwende promise and become Europe's leading military power? An analysis of Berlin's rearmament drive, obstacles, and prospects.
Canadian Defense Spending Is a Joke. Here's How to Fix It.
Canada's military faces a recruitment crisis, aging hardware, and budget cuts. An analysis of what went wrong and how specialization could offer a way
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
Is China Prepared for War? Global Flashpoints and Asymmetric Conflicts
Explore the geopolitical flashpoints defining the modern era, from China's maritime clashes to underreported proxy wars in the Horn of Africa and Myanmar.
Countdown to War: How Nazi Germany Prepared for World War II
From the Treaty of Versailles to the invasion of Poland, how the Nazi regime reorganized German society and economy toward total war.
Counting the Dead: How Many Have Really Died in Ukraine?
Analysis of verified Russian and Ukrainian casualty data from BBC-Mediazona counts, probate registry models, and the UA Losses database reveals staggering